Commis Chef

Main Purpose of the Job:                             Assist other chefs in food preparation, cooking, cleaning and other support duties as instructed by the chef de partie.

Main Duties:

Commis Chef Responsibilities include:

• Cook and prepare elements of high-quality dishes to the best of your ability
• Assist other Chefs in preparing food
• Help with deliveries and restocking
• Assist with stock rotation
• Have a clean work station at all times
• Contribute to maintaining kitchen and general hygiene standards.
• Ensure all dishes are prepared in a timely fashion and to the appropriate agreed standard.
• Be familiar with the menu
• Avoid unnecessary wastage by observing proper control methods
• Ensure the kitchen equipment is in working order and report any maintenance issues
• Actively participate in training
• Ability to perform well under pressure
• Adhere to all organisation policies and procedures
• All other duties requested of you.

Uniform and Appearance

• You must wear the company uniform provided in good condition at all times and ensure it is clean and well pressed, with all buttons, hems and pockets in good order.

• All employees must be well groomed, clean and tidy at all times.
• Sneakers and inappropriate footwear  are not allowed.

Health & Safety

• Ensure that all health safety procedures are followed
• Actively look for any hazards, especially fire, while carrying out all daily duties
• Operate all equipment as per manufacturer’s and Manager’s instructions
• Maintain security awareness at all times

Food Hygiene

• Always wash your hands before touching food and always after using the WC.
• Clean as you go in food rooms.  Keep kitchen equipment utensils clean.
• Tell your Manager at once of any skin, nose, throat or bowel trouble.
• Cover cuts and sores with waterproof dressings.
• Wear clean clothing
• Remember that smoking in a food room is illegal and dangerous.  Never cough or sneeze on food
• Keep food clean, covered either cold or piping hot.
• Handle food as little as possible

• Keep the lid on the dustbin.
• Remember the law requires clean, fully equipped, well-lit and airy conditions for food preparation.

Communication

• Maintain the highest standard of communication with the management team.

Training & Development

• Continuously develop job knowledge by attending all scheduled training.
• Highlight any training and development needs to Management.

Customer Care

• Deliver the highest customer service standards at all times seeking opportunities to exceed customer expectations.
• Ensure dissatisfied customers are handled in a professional and sympathetic manner, keeping management informed and endeavouring to always find a satisfactory solution for all parties, minimising any negative publicity.
• Ensure confidentiality and discretion in all customer and Hotel matters in line with Hotel policy.
• Maintain high standards of personal presentation in line with Hotel policy.

General Other Duties

• Ensure awareness and responsibility for any internal requirements.
• Complete all documentation relating to the role in the Hotel.
• Comply with and ensure compliance to Hotel policies at all times.
• Comply with all relevant legislation relevant to your area of work.
• Observe a professional manner at all times, representing the ethos and values of the Hotel.
• Develop strong working relationships across all departments within the Hotel.
• Contribute towards the efficient and effective delivery of services.

• Carry out all reasonable tasks and requests as assigned by members of the Management team including the Manager.