Commis Chef

Positon Summary

The Commis Chef position is responsible for providing a consistently high level of food in a certain section of the kitchen – for preparation and service of cold and hot dishes, as well as carrying our ordering and maintaining stocks.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Needs to be aware of the latest health and safety and hygienic regulations and policies
• Seeks own solutions to the minor obstacles that sometimes occur
• Maintains effective communication within the department and ensures that the Chef de Partie & Demi Chef de Parties are kept well informed of any problems/queries that have arisen.
• Report any problems/complaints to the Executive Chef.
• Attends any department training sessions and/or meetings required.
• Liaises with other departments to ensure good communication and offer support.
• Has to produce an output of high quality in accordance with a deadline.
• Listens clearly to instructions and acts upon them accordingly.
• Prepares the food according to the highest standards.
• Communicates with the Purchasing Department when carrying out ordering duties.
• Works closely with Chefs de Partie, Demi Chefs de Partie, Executive Chef and Sous Chefs to ensure smooth operation of the kitchen.
• Supports the hotel operation in times of demand.

Confidentiality

• Whilst working for the Company there will be access to a wide variety of confidential information concerning the Company, guests and employees.
• It is vital that all such information remains confidential and must not be disclosed to anyone outside the Company, guests and employees unless otherwise stated.

Other Information

Training sessions carried out by our Training manager would include;

• Orientation
• Craftsmanship of Care

However, as our interns are here to learn as much as they can, we can also offer shadowing in departments of their choice in order to gain a greater understanding of that department. Moreover, all internship starts with Orientation Training and Craftsmanship of Care however all students are encouraged to attend any other training offered by our training manager while they are here with us.