Pastry Commis Chef

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pastry Commis Chef to join our Kitchen team. This role is a based in our Main Hospital site in Central London (W1G 6BW). We are offering a competitive salary of £25,043 per annum plus a fantastic array of benefits.Established in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the UK's largest private hospitals, with 8 state-of-the-art facilities located in the heart of London's medical community around Harley Street. We have circa 1350 employees, and we are dedicated to providing our patients with expert, individualised treatment and care. We cover a comprehensive range of services, including complex medical and surgical procedures plus a range of cancer services. The London Clinic has a supportive and warm working culture where your contribution is valued, and you can help us deliver our three core values of "We go further", "We work as one" and "We personalise care."Job ProfileAs a Commis Chef you are responsible for supporting the Chef de Partie in delivering consistently high-quality food, monitoring stock rotation and ordering to ensure that items not meeting these standards are not accepted or served.To prepare and make simple food and to demonstrate and help maintain high levels of service that consistently exceeds the expectations of our members.Job Type:
This is a full-time, permanent position working 40 hours per week.Salary:
£25,043 per annumLocation:
20 Devonshire Place, London, W1G 6BW (Baker Street and Regents Park stations).Benefits package:Contributory pension scheme (total annual contribution up to 20%).Private Medical Healthcare.33 day's annual leave (Inclusive of bank holidays).Season ticket travel loan, family friendly benefits, and a wide range of discounts with a variety of retailers/services, plus much more.We also offer excellent career development; with clear career pathways and access to further education.Key DutiesMonitor daily food preparation, product quality and duties assigned by senior chefs to meet the standard and the quality set.Coordinates daily tasks with the Chef de PartiesTake guidance from senior chefs to estimate the daily production needs to ensure food waste is kept to a minimum.Awareness of all menu items, their recipes, methods of production and presentation standards and seek out guidance when unsure if you notice any change.Skills & ExperienceMinimum of 1 years' experience in a similar role is essential.Recent completion or currently undertaking NVQ L2 or 3 in Professional Cookery is advantageous.Strong written and spoken English skills are essential.Good understanding of UK food production laws & requirements.
The London Clinic has charitable status which is fundamental to our identity and how we operate, enabling our teams to invest in treatments, technology and facilities that benefit our patients, staff and the wider community.We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Pre-employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you would like further information about our safer recruitment policy then please contact a member of our recruitment team.The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply - we would love to hear from you regardless of your background.