Commis Chef (Specialty Restaurant)

• Prepare and cook orders in accordance with portion and quality standards specified in recipes 

• Control food usage to minimize waste 

• Advise supervisor of low inventory items; assists in receiving items and taking inventory as required 

• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness standards in the kitchen area that meet or exceed any local laws regarding health and safety 

• Maintain a clean, neat and well-organized work area, including but not limited to reach-ins, walk-ins and counters 

• Follow all established safety protocols and procedures at all times. Immediately report any unsafe or malfunctioning equipment or any safety incident to the supervisor or manager on duty 

• May assist by performing dish washing or other kitchen duties as needed 

• Work as part of a team and communicate with other departments as per hotel procedures to ensure excellent quality and service 

• May occasionally interact directly with guests 

• May assist with other duties as assigned

 
Accountability    

Key Metrics –  

• Completion of daily operational tasks 

What we need from you? 

• Basic reading, writing and math skills. Some food preparation experience or training preferred. 

• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds / 23 kilograms 

• Standing up and moving about the kitchen 

• Handling food, objects, products and utensils 

• Bending, stooping, kneeling 

Other: 

• Communication skills are used frequently when interacting with the other cooks, wait staff and supervisors 

• Reading and writing abilities are used often when preparing meals from a recipe, when assisting in the scheduling of the kitchen staff or when monitoring inventory 

• Mathematical skills, including basic math, percentages, quantities and variances are used frequently 

• Have the ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and/or holidays