About the job Commis 1 - QHH
Commis chefs are the ones who work to support a chef de partie in a commercial kitchen. They perform cooking, cleaning, delivery, and other support duties as instructed by the chef de partie. Commis chefs help ensure that a kitchen's operations run smoothly.
In the commis chef role, you will assist the chef de partie with tasks related to meal preparation, maintenance, logistics, and safety and sanitation. Success in this role will be determined by your ability to support the kitchen's efficiency and safety without compromising the quality of the meals produced.
Commis Chef Job Responsibilities and Duties
Monitors kitchen equipment and reports issues to superiors
Continually develops culinary knowledge to produce high-quality meals
Measures, mixes, and prepares meal ingredients, sauces, and seasonings
Washes, chops, and cuts fruit, meat, and vegetable items
Assesses inventory and requests resupply when necessary
Plates meal items under the chef de partie's supervision
Disposes of spoiled items and adheres to sanitation policies
Commis Chef Job Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent; higher certification in culinary arts preferred
Work under pressure
1-2 years of work experience in a similar role
Good understanding of food, health, and safety regulations
Excellent communication skills
Computer literate
Able to lift heavy items
Able to work holidays and weekends