Commis Banquet

A commis chef is a culinary professional who helps prepare food items and works to ensure a kitchen operates correctly. The job responsibilities of a commis chef include:

• Checking and controlling the proper storage of product, monitoring age and condition of all food items to rotate and maintain highest quality
• Keeping informed of the restaurant activity
• Preparing ingredients by measuring, chopping, seasoning or mixing them
• Cooking as a line cook when needed
• Overseeing inventory and receiving deliveries
• Mitigating food costs by rotating food items

Work Experience

• Qualification: Although not always required, having a culinary degree or relevant certification can be advantageous.
• Organizational skills: The ability to organise and multitask effectively is crucial, given the fast-paced nature of kitchen operations.
• Hard-working and passionate: As the role often involves long hours and can be physically demanding, it’s essential for the candidate to be hardworking and passionate about their work.
• Teamwork skills: A Commis Chef must operate efficiently as part of a team, cooperating with various kitchen staff.
• Communication skills: Good communication skills are essential to effectively understand instructions and collaborate with the team.