Prep Chef

We're looking for a Commis Chef to join our team to deliver a dining experience that has been enjoyed for over 50 years! The role of the Commis Chef is to successfully assist our kitchen brigade throughout service. Ideal commis chef candidates should have the following:

• As a seasoned ingredient preparer, you'll be responsible for selecting only the highest quality ingredients for our world-class dishes.
• You'll go above and beyond to maintain the kitchen's high standards in food rotation and restocking.
  
  Your keen eye for detail will help us maintain impeccable kitchen and food safety standards, all while utilizing state-of-the-art kitchen production equipment.
• We value flexibility & adaptability as you'll be joining a high-volume kitchen. Your willingness to embrace challenges will be an asset.
• And as a positive and approachable team player, you'll be an essential part of our team's success.
  
  Ranked as one of the world's Top Ten Best Restaurants by The New York Times, Din Tai Fung's roots date back to Taiwan over 60 years ago.
Founded by Mr Bingyi Yang in 1958, the brand started as a cooking oil retail business, before re-inventing itself in 1972 into a full-fledged restaurant retailing our now world-famous Xiao Long Bao (Steamed Pork Dumplings). We're a celebrated international brand with 175+ restaurants worldwide. Our philosophy is to offer the best in service, quality, and gourmet food to all our customers. Consistency throughout our worldwide branches remains an important feature for Din Tai Fung.

Din Tai Fung are looking for friendly, respectful and committed individuals to join our award-winning global brand. Showcase your passion for culinary excellence on a world-class stage and help create memorable guest experiences through stellar customer service, craftsmanship and communications. Our brand has a strong heritage, yet is always evolving, and we provide various opportunities to learn, develop and grow. We celebrate diversity in all forms so come as you are with your own experience and personality. Employee Benefits Treat Yourself
• Up to 30% off dining across UK Din Tai Fung Restaurants
• Birthday dining gift vouchers and your birthday off guaranteed
Look After Yourself
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to Financial Advice
• Nutritious meals whilst on duty
Progress Yourself
• Access to our fantastic L&D Calendar
• A personalized learning & development plan to develop your skills and knowledge
• Career progression with a fast-growing, critically acclaimed restaurant group
Reward Yourself
• Additional paid holiday for every year with us (rising to 32 days per year)
• Employee referral scheme - paying up to £1000 per referral
• Staff parties & long service awards
• Bonus Scheme
This role is at Din Tai Fung's Central Production Unit, located at Lower Sydenham (SE26). The hourly rate for the Prep Chef role is £13~£15 including service charge.