Career Growth Hospitality Recruitment is looking for a hard-working and efficient Commis Chef to prepare meal ingredients for the Chef De Partie and assist with various kitchen duties.
To be successful as a commis chef, you should demonstrate excellent organisational skills and ensure that all duties are completed in a timely manner. Ultimately, an outstanding commis chef should be able to follow all instructions and comply with food health and safety regulations.
Commis Chef Responsibilities:
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Accurately measuring meal ingredients for the Chef de Partie.
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Preparing meal ingredients, which includes seasoning of different meats as well as washing, peeling, and chopping vegetables and fruits.
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Preparing basic salads and sauces as directed by the Chef de Partie.
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Receiving deliveries and verifying that all ordered items have been delivered and are of good quality.
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Taking inventory of restaurant supplies and notifying the supervisor of low or depleted supplies.
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Discarding all expired and spoiled food items stored in the stock rooms, refrigerators, and freezers.
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Performing basic cleaning duties and ensuring that workstations are properly sanitized.
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Plating and presenting meal items as per the Chef de Partie’s instructions.
Commis Chef Requirements:
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Grade 12 with a tertiary/Culinary qualification advantage.
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Proven commercial kitchen experience.
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Sound knowledge of food health and safety regulations.
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The ability to stand for extended periods.
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The ability to work under pressure.
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Excellent organisational and communication skills.
