✨ AI Summary
The Commis Chef will support the senior cook in food preparation and section-specific duties, including collecting ingredients, preparing mise-en-place, and maintaining hygiene standards in the kitchen. The role requires following health and safety regulations, participating in training, and helping manage food costs by minimizing waste while upholding quality standards. The position emphasizes teamwork, equipment upkeep, and adherence to restaurant policies and procedures.
Requirements
The role is for a Commis Chef responsible for basic kitchen preparation in a given section. The candidate will assist the senior cook, prepare mise-en-place, collect items from stores, maintain hygiene and sanitation, attend training, and help control food costs while adhering to company policies and safety procedures. Experience in a kitchen environment and ability to follow directions and maintain cleanliness and equipment are expected.
Description
POSITION OBJECTIVE Responsible for the basic preparation in a given section in the kitchen.
Key Responsibilities - Cooperates and works together with the senior cook in the production of food in his section.
- To assist the senior cook in performing his /her duties efficiently.
- To collect required food items from the stores and the butchery.
- Preparing mise-en-place according to direction given by the section head.
- To follow the rules and regulations of hygiene and sanitation in the kitchen
- Following and attending training classes and keeps records of new recipes and cooking procedures.
- Maintains equipment in good, clean conditions and ensures repairs and maintenance are regularly carried out.
- To Maintain food cost within the budget by controlling waste without compromising standards
- Performs any other duties, which may be allocated from time to time Health, Safety and Security
- Maintain the required standard of operational hygiene according to cleaning rotas at all times.
- Be aware of the Restaurant policies and procedures relating to health, hygiene, and fire life safety and ensure your direct reports do the same.
- Familiarize with emergency exits and evacuation procedures.
General - Comply with the company's corporate code of conduct.
- Familiarize yourself with the company values and model desired behaviors.
- Perform tasks as directed by the Management in pursuit of the achievement of business goals.