Commis Chef (24 hrs per week)

We're looking for a Chef to support the busy kitchen operations at Harewood House Trust by acting as an integral member of the catering team, in both preparation and service.

• Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes and products


• Ensuring the highest standards of food safety and hygiene, following Harewood's health and safety policies and practices


• Monitoring portion and waste control to keep within budgets


• Helping the Head Chef and Exec Chef to develop new dishes and menus


• To assist with the smooth running of a shift on a day to day basis to deliver a quality service with the support of the Head Chef & Exec Chef


KEY RESULTS AREAS

• Deliver exceptional service to all visitors of Harewood House


• Produce items to the correct recipe specification, procedure, quantity and of good quality


• Work as a team to support the goals and ideals of the operation, working continually towards the betterment of our customer expectations


• Checking mise en place on quality and quantity


• Maintain the highest standards of food hygiene and sanitation


• Monitoring portion and waste control to maintain budget parameters


• Ensure the correct storage of food and provisions


• Raw material testing and quality control


• In the absence of Head Chef and Exec Chef, ensure timely and quality service according to service specifications and customer expectations


• Complete any other tasks reasonably requested by the Trust


• Maintain organisation of workstations and equipment, ensuring all equipment and machinery is in safe working order; with any faults/repairs reported to your line Manager


• Adhere to the principles and work practices detailed under the HACCP System in the department such as Food Safety, Hygiene and Cleanliness, Health, Storage etc., as applicable to the area of your workplace
  
  We are offering a unique opportunity to a commis chef who want to work within one of Yorkshire's most famous stately homes. We are looking for someone with 1 year of proven kitchen experience, who wants to grow their skills working in a high volume, fresh kitchen. Lots of opportunity to work in private dining and banqueting, and the chance to develop new and exciting food offers.
  
  Harewood House Trust is an educational charity which engages nearly 300,000 visitors every year through our three outstanding collections - art, garden and living - with a 30-year commitment to contemporary programming that links them. It is one of England's finest 18th century country houses, with a magnificent collection of fine and decorative arts; an accredited museum, with a nationally designated collection, it is also the family seat of the Earl and Countess of Harewood.


As an educational charitable trust, Harewood's key objectives are:

· to preserve for the benefit of the public the House, Gardens and Collections

· to promote the study and appreciation of the arts and sciences

· to provide facilities for recreation.

Alongside the care, conservation and interpretation of the core collection, Harewood runs a series of innovative exhibitions of contemporary as well as historic art. The Trust also has a commercial arm that manages its trading operation including major outdoor events, conferences, corporate functions, fine dining, cafés and other retail and food outlets throughout the site.

In 2021, Harewood celebrated 250 years since the House was completed. The Trust has great ambitions for Harewood's future, as well as celebrating its fascinating past, including working on a potential masterplan to ensure Harewood's conservation, its longevity and its relevance to audiences today.

For the right candidate, we will offer a great work-life balance, with the majority of shifts being daytime, (except for occasional private dining), a fantastic holiday package, and a prominent position in an established Yorkshire business.