Commis Chef

Commis Chef: (Company Name - Subscribers only)

Job Title: Commis Chef

Responsible to: Executive Head Chef/Head Chef

Purpose of Job: To maximise hotel guests satisfaction and profitability through Food & Beverage service.

Main Duties:

To have a thorough knowledge and understanding of all standards of performance and delivery within your department.
To participate in team briefing on commencement of each shift in preparation of service. Ensure a detailed and full handover is communicated to you.
To communicate any relevant information to related departments.
To be knowledgeable on what is happening on your shift, know what reservations are booked in to the outlets.
Know what the menu of the day is and if there are any specials, what they are and know the ingredients.
Work in your assigned area within the kitchen for your shift.
Ensure the kitchen equipment is in working order, report any maintenance issues to your team leader.
To avoid unnecessary wastage, observe proper portion planning and control and to act in a cost effective, responsible manner.
To ensure excellent food hygiene practices are observed in the entire food chain from storage through to preparation and service.
To be fully familiar with all menu’s
To prioritise guest orders and requests at all times.
To explain menu content if required.
To ensure all dishes are prepared in a timely fashion and to the appropriate agreed standard.
To follow a clean as you go method.
To ensure any dishes leaving the kitchen/buffet are to the approved standard of presentation.
To be aware of hazardous substances and to ensure relevant protective clothing is worn and directions are followed at all times.
To be conscious of proper handling of crockery, glassware and cutlery, preventing unnecessary breakages and loss of items.
To avoid unnecessary wastage.
To carry out cleaning duties as outlined in cleaning schedule for the kitchen. You will be responsible for the cleaning of your own work area.
To work with the hotels Health & Safety Officer and kitchen management and to comply with the implementations and maintenance of all hygiene and health & safety programmes.
To adhere to Company security procedures.
To perform general cleaning duties as requested by the manager/team leader.
To adhere to all Company standards in the food & beverage outlets.
To participate in any food promotional activities if and when required.

Requirements:
Ability to work as part of a team
Flexibility
Previous Experience in a Commis Chef role

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
Gym membership
On-site parking
Meals on Duty

For non-EEA Nationals, eligibility and requirements for an employment permit apply.