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.