Vacancy: Commis Chef
Company: Crystal Ski
Category: Cooks / Chef Jobs, Hotel jobs, Catering Support Staff
Dates: Immediate Start - April 2010
Salary: Competitive & Benefits

Part of TUI Travel Plc - incorporating such brands as Crystal, First choice and Thomson - our winter Ski programme is Europe's market leader.

With resorts all over the world we offer our staff the best opportunities to develop their careers - working for one of the world's largest travel businesses means you are open to the widest scope of possibilities. We also work in partnership with our other key brands which operate the summer programmes.

Crystal is seeking qualified and experienced Commis Chef to work alongside our Head and Sous Chefs within our portfolio of Club Hotels and Club Chalets.

The Commis chef's main role is to assist and follow instructions from the Head Chef to ensure the delivery of the catering needs of the property within budget.

Key Skills, Knowledge, Experience and Competencies:

• Commis Chef's should have at least one to two years plus experience within a professional kitchen.
• The candidate should hold at least levels 1 and 2 NVQ in catering & hospitality
• The desire to produce high quality food
• Good knowledge of health and safety/ hygiene laws HACCP and standard
• Basic and or Intermediate food hygiene certificate
• Basic knowledge of menu costing and budgetary control's
• Previous and relevant Customer Service & hotel experience
• Understanding of the "Package Holiday" concept and the Tour Operating industry
• Good time management, organisation and prioritisation skills

All chefs must maintain a hygienic and functioning kitchen in line with company and local policies to ensure customers receive a healthy and sufficient breakfast, afternoon tea, and a 3 course evening meal throughout their stay.