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An amazing opportunity for a Breakfast Chef to join the Atrium Hotel Heathrow team.
Just one stop from Heathrow Airport and opposite Hatton Cross station, Atrium Hotel has iconic design both inside and out. Modern, with an upcoming sky bar/restaurant, consisting of 573 stylish rooms and a prestigious Conference and Banqueting Hall for up to 700 guests, 36 flexible meeting rooms, Orange Tree Restaurant and Bar, 24hr café, leisure facilities including Indoor Heated Pool, Sauna, Steam Room, Jacuzzi, Gym-Atrium hotel has an exclusive opportunity for a Breakfast Chef.
About the role of Breakfast Chef
To prepare food items as assigned and in accordance with recipes and complying with Company and Hotel policies, procedures and standards to meet customers satisfaction.
KEY DUTIES &RESPONSIBILTY
- To ensure that all dishes are prepared consistently and according to standard recipes.
- To prepare list of product/food items required for the next day and submit to the Chef in charge.
- To prepare list of tasks for mis en place for the chef on the following shift before going off duty.
- To always control the quality of the product you use and report any discrepancy to the Chef in charge to ensure consistent freshness and quality.
- To constantly maximise the quality and presentation of dishes
- To monitor food and operating costs and control these by reducing waste.
- To work in any section of the kitchen when necessary or as requested by your superiors.
- To ensure that there is sufficient operating equipment before and during service, ensuring it is maintained to a good standard with minimum breakage. Report any discrepancy.
- To assist in carrying out a daily inventory of fridges taking into account banqueting requirements and prepare the following day's food requisition.
- To prepare and cook the food appropriate for the station you are allocated to in accordance with the standards and specifications laid out by the Head Chef.
- To instruct and demonstrate methods of production in your relevant department.
- To examine food items to ensure they are correctly prepared.
- To ensure all items are properly labelled and dated to allow for correct stock rotation.
- To issue food items only to authorised persons in keeping with control practices and procedures.
- To be responsible for all food beverage and equipment under your control.
- To contribute to establishing a weekly production list and create new and interesting items and change on a regular basis
- To ensure strict adherence to manufacturers instructions of safe use of all equipment and understand any risks involved of operating machinery and other equipment. Request training from superiors for any new tasks.
- To organise your work to achieve the standards of customer service.
- Before leaving or taking day off, instruct one colleague on what and how much to prepare for the following shift/day.
- To maintain your station, fridge and mis en place clear, clean, neat and tidy.
- Supporting the Head Chef with preparation of hot and cold food for breakfast service to the highest standard
- Be able to work in a team
- Have an honest interest in hospitality and Hotel business
- Be passionate and excel in customer service
- Have good communication skills and good command of English
- Previous experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment is highly desirable.
- Holding a Level 1 Food Safety certificate would be considered an advantage.
- Excellent career progression
- Discount on hotel restaurant and Coffee shop
- Discounted stay at the hotel-subject to availability
- Discount on selected shops/retailer
- Company Pension Scheme
