Commis - Cafe 1228

The Commis Chef assists in the kitchen and contributes to the overall success of outlets and events, in accordance with the hotel’s standards and financial goals. This position supports the smooth delivery of food service while ensuring quality, consistency, and guest satisfaction. An ideal candidate should have prior experience in a professional kitchen environment, with a solid understanding of food preparation techniques and sanitation standards. Strong communication skills, the ability to work under pressure, and a commitment to teamwork are essential. Flexibility to work across different kitchen sections and a proactive approach to learning and supporting colleagues are highly valued. The Commis Chef is expected to provide courteous and professional service at all times, handling guest and associate inquiries efficiently while maintaining positive interactions with colleagues. The role supports daily kitchen operations by implementing company brand standards, working closely with other associates in a collaborative manner, and focusing on guest satisfaction. Responsibilities include preparing and processing ingredients such as vegetables, fruits, meats, poultry, and seafood; assisting with tasks such as breading, stirring, straining, weighing, and measuring ingredients; and ensuring proper storage of food items. The position also involves maintaining cleanliness in work areas, equipment, and utensils, segregating and removing garbage, and distributing supplies and portable equipment. Additional duties include carving cooked meats, assisting with quality control, and setting up buffet presentations. Other standard responsibilities: Comply with company policies; Work within all pre-set budgetary limits; Drive and contribute to the overall efficiency of the department; Motivate and develop team members; Maintain the confidentiality and privacy of any confidential documents, matters, and techniques; Model the Company’s culture at all times; Take on other tasks as may be necessary or required.

Responsibilities

Assists in the kitchen and contributes to the overall success of outlets and events; Supports smooth delivery of food service while ensuring quality, consistency, and guest satisfaction; Provides courteous and professional service at all times, handling guest and associate inquiries efficiently while maintaining positive interactions with colleagues; Supports daily kitchen operations by implementing company brand standards, working closely with other associates in a collaborative manner, and focusing on guest satisfaction; Prepares and processes ingredients such as vegetables, fruits, meats, poultry, and seafood; Assists with tasks such as breading, stirring, straining, weighing, and measuring ingredients; Ensures proper storage of food items; Maintains cleanliness in work areas, equipment, and utensils; Segregates and removes garbage; Distributes supplies and portable equipment; Carves cooked meats; Assists with quality control; Sets up buffet presentations; Complies with company policies; Works within all pre-set budgetary limits; Drives and contributes to the overall efficiency of the department; Motivates and develops team members; Maintains confidentiality of confidential documents, matters, and techniques; Models company culture; Takes on other tasks as necessary

Requirements

Prior experience in a professional kitchen environment; Solid understanding of food preparation techniques and sanitation standards; Strong communication skills; Ability to work under pressure; Commitment to teamwork

Nice to have

Flexibility to work across different kitchen sections; Proactive approach to learning and supporting colleagues