Job Summary To support the Chef de Partie and wider kitchen team in preparing and presenting high-quality dishes, contributing to an efficient kitchen operation and ensuring consistently high standards of food for our guests. Scope/Business Context Full-Time position at The Forest of Arden Hotel No direct reports Works collaboratively within the section under the direction of the Chef de Partie Candidate Profile Experience: Previous experience in a similar kitchen environment is desirable Exposure to high-volume and high-standard service operations preferred Skills and Knowledge: Basic kitchen skills and knife handling Strong communication (verbal and listening) Ability to follow instructions precisely Team-oriented and reliable Flexible with working hours Well-presented with excellent hygiene standards Education or Certification: Good level of spoken English essential Basic Food Hygiene Certificate required Specific Duties The following are specific responsibilities and contributions critical to the successful performance of the position: Ensure that you have full product knowledge of all menu items and their service. Supplying the highest possible levels of customer care and service, whether in the public or the Heart of House. To assist the Executive Head Chef and Sous Chef in the organisation and control of all kitchen operations. To assist the Executive Head Chef/Sous Chef in controlling all goods going out of the kitchen and purchases coming in. To be capable of taking charge of any section in the kitchen and running it competently. To be responsible for training Commis Chefs/Apprentices and overseeing their work. To assist the Executive Head Chef/Sous Chef in menu compilation. To ensure the kitchen is clean and tidy at all times. To be capable of preparing dishes with a minimum of wastage. To be fully aware of the Accident Reporting Procedure, Maintenance Fault Procedure and Fire Policy. To respond and act upon any reasonable request by Senior Management. All hotel Policies on Cash, Key and all Controls are adhered to and followed consistently. Other Performs other related tasks as assigned by Management. Complies with The Forest of Arden Hotel policies and procedures. Working hours as required to do your job, but normally not less than your contracted hours.