Job Description

A commis chef job description involves performing food preparation duties, assisting the Chef de Partie with cooking, and maintaining kitchen hygiene and stock levels. Responsibilities include washing, peeling, and chopping ingredients; preparing simple dishes like salads and sauces; and ensuring workstations are clean and well-stocked. This entry-level position rotates through kitchen stations to provide broad experience and help the commis chef learn different aspects of the kitchen. Key Responsibilities

Food Preparation:

Assist with preparing ingredients by washing, peeling, cutting, and seasoning vegetables, fruits, meats, and fish as instructed by the Chef de Partie.

Basic Cooking:

Prepare and cook basic dishes, such as salads and sauces, for various dishes.

Kitchen Assistance:

Support the Chef de Partie and other chefs by performing tasks as assigned and moving between different workstations to gain broad experience.

Stock Management:

Assist with receiving deliveries, taking inventory of food supplies, and ensuring items are properly stored in refrigerators and freezers.

Hygiene and Sanitation:

Maintain high standards of cleanliness at all times, including proper washing of hands, tools, and workstations, and disposing of expired or spoiled products.

Dish Presentation:

Help with plating meal items for service, ensuring presentation meets quality standards.
Key Skills and Traits

Attention to Detail:

Crucial for accurately measuring ingredients and following recipes and instructions.

Teamwork and Communication:

Ability to follow instructions from senior chefs and communicate effectively.

Organizational Skills:

Necessary for managing ingredients, tools, and a clean workstation.

Flexibility:

Willingness to work at different stations and perform various tasks as needed.

Physical Stamina:

Ability to work long hours and stand for extended periods.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Food provided
Location:

Kandivali, Mumbai, Maharashtra (Preferred)
Shift availability:

Day Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Preferred) Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person