Apprentice Commis Chef

Job ID: 7561Area of Talent: Resort OperationsCategory: Food & BeverageLocation: Ballater, ScotlandDate Posted: 08/01/2025Property: Hilton Grand Vacations Club at Craigendarroch


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Apprentice Commis Chef
A Commis Chef Apprenticeship is suitable for anyone who loves cooking.  Whether you are a school leaver, someone who wants to change direction with their career or you simply have a desire to become a chef, we want to hear from you. Earn while you learn. 

You will be working in a modern kitchen environment, supervised, supported and mentored by professionals who have a genuine passion for food and earn money while gaining a professional qualification.  

As an Apprentice Commis Chef you are responsible for preparing and presenting high quality dishes to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience. You will support the Executive Chef in ensuring that the food offered to Guests and Members is of a consistently high standard.
 
What will I be doing?
 
• Ensuring consistent great food production and that the food is prepared to the highest standards within the company guidelines 
• Ensuring that all foodstuffs entering the kitchen is of good quality and correctly stored 
• Contribute to Kitchen revenue through effective food cost control
• Prepare mise en place for all relevant menus
• Prepare and cook staff meals
• Undertake any reasonable duties that may be assigned by the Executive Chef
• Being fully aware of all items on the menu which is the responsibility of the section and of the recipes and quantities
• Complying with and have full knowledge of regulations regarding health & safety, employee conduct, food hygiene, fire emergency procedures and COSHH regulations
• To ensure your department’s shift procedures are followed in order to meet financial and statutory requirements and support the delivery of outstanding customer service
• To ensure that all company documentation is kept i.e. buffet temperatures, cooking temperature records and fridge temperatures
• Keep all working areas clean and tidy and ensure no cross contamination

 

 
Qualifications – External
 

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

• Previous experience as a Commis Chef or Apprentice Chef – but not essential

• To maintain a high customer service focus by approaching your job with the customers always in mind

• To have a positive impact, taking personal responsibility and initiative to resolve issues, always clearly communicating with both customers and colleagues

• To be motivated and committed, approaching all tasks with enthusiasm and seizing opportunities to learn new skills or knowledge in order to improve your personal performance

• To be flexible, responding quickly and positively to changing requirements and can work under pressure

• To maintain high team focus by showing co-operation and support to colleagues in the pursuit of department goals

 

Extraordinary People,

Exceptional Benefits on Day One

Benefits start on your first day of work with no waiting period!

Hilton Grand Vacations is committed to putting people first. That’s why our benefits plan starts when you do. But that’s just the beginning of the exceptional opportunities we offer to extraordinary people who join our U.S. Team.

Eligibility: All U.S. regular full-time and part-time Team Members are eligible for a wide range of benefits. Team members represented by a labor organization or subject to a collective bargaining agreement may have benefits that differ from other non-represented employees.

  • Benefits that support Team Member health and financial wellbeing.

  • Travel and hotel discounts for Team Members, family and friends.

  • A healthy work-life balance with PTO and flexible hours.

  • Team Member events that build camaraderie through fun activities.

  • An open-minded culture committed to diversity and inclusion.

  • Incentives for Team Members that exhibit excellence every day.

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