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Our summary
- Work mode
- On-site, the UK
- Contract
- Temporary
- Pension
- 8% employer pension



Skills
Nice to have
Requirements
What we're looking for
Technical Skills
- Baking & Pastry Techniques - Understanding fundamental techniques like creaming, folding, and tempering chocolate.
- Knife & Precision Skills - Ability to cut, shape, and decorate pastries with accuracy.
- Ingredient Knowledge - Familiarity with flour types, dairy, and chocolate.
- Piping & Decoration - Basic proficiency in using piping bags for frosting, chocolate work, and garnishing.
- Plating & Presentation - Understanding how to create visually appealing plated desserts.
Nice to have
Kitchen Experience
- Previous Training - culinary degree or diploma in pastry arts is beneficial but not required.
- Work Experience - Internships or experience in a bakery, hotel, or restaurant pastry section is beneficial but not required
Preferred Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Teamwork
- Creativity
- Adaptability
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
- Complimentary Stays: Enjoy complimentary stays with breakfast at Dorchester Collection Hotels every year.
- Discounts: Get 50% off food and beverages at selected bars and restaurants within the Dorchester Collection: Enjoy Friends & Family stay discounts out hotels, Benefit from discounts at various high street and online shops
- Employee Perks: Enrol from day 1 into the Aviva Private Pension scheme (we contribute 8% towards your pension); Benefit from Seasonal ticket loan, Rental deposit scheme, private financial advice, and Eye care vouchers.
- Training and Development: Advance in your career by accessing various apprenticeships from Level 2 to Hospitality Degree Level 5. We partner with outstanding nationally recognised Apprenticeship providers.
- Social Events: Participate in vibrant social events, including a summer party, winter ball, pub quizzes, and cultural and milestone recognition celebrations.
- Referral Bonus: Earn a £1000 bonus when you recommend a friend.
- Well-being Support: Access immediate well-being advice because we care about our employees.
The role
Join us as a Casual Commis Chef at CUT - 45 Park Lane Hotel, recently recognised as one of 'The Sunday Times Top 10 Best Places to Work for' in 2024-2026. We continually strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is part of our DNA, reflected in our values of passion, personality, respect, working together, and creativity. We believe that a variety of perspectives enriches our culture and drives our success.
We care about your career and are proud to have the absolute best people in the industry.
When you join us as a Casual Commis Chef at CUT - 45 Park Lane Hotel, you will have a unique opportunity to excel in your field. You will learn from your fellow Legends and our award-winning learning academy to achieve the highest standards in craft, service, and leadership.
What you'll do
As Casual Commis Chef, you will enjoy your work and take pride in delighting our guests:
- You will be responsible for assisting the kitchen team in their section to ensure the highest standards of food production.
- You will be responsible for participating in daily food preparations during their day. This will include portioning food products, utilizing food surpluses to control food costs; and ensuring all food preparations meet outline recipes including portion size, quality and quantity all to ensure our guests receives nothing but the best experience.
- You will also show flexibility and creativity in dealing with special requests and challenges that may arise during the day.
The items shared are the essence of a day in the life of a Casual Commis Chef, but we will make sure you are provided with specifics on how we care for our hotel.
How you'll work
Contract Type : Casual/Seasonal
Contract Duration : On Call or Seasonal
Status : On Call/Seasonal
The operational hours of work are shift-based and may be subjected to change. These shifts are currently set as:
6am-3pm
7am-4pm
2pm-11pm
3pm-12am
About Dorchester Collection
- Industry
- Hospitality
In their own words
About the company & team
Hotel : 45 Park Lane
Division & Department : Food & Beverage - Kitchen
Additional information
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. If you need us to do anything to support you during the recruitment process (such as adjustments to how you apply, alternative formats of information, or adjustments to the assessment process itself), please do call People & Culture team on 02073197011 or email PeopleAndCultureLondon.UK@dorchestercollection.com so that we can discuss how we can support you through this process.
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