If you have completed your studies, want to build your career as a Chef and have experienced working in a kitchen, we want to hear from you. our client is looking for Commis Chefs to work in their very busy kitchens. You will be assigned a workstation and be entirely responsible for that section. You must be fluent in English and have prior experience in a kitchen. You will also be expected to have a good working knowledge of the fundamentals of cooking, health and safety standards and sanitation; Be a team player by demonstrating an enthusiastic and positive approach; strong communication skills, a ‘can do ‘attitude and flexibility. Works fast and resilient under pressure.
What is expected of you?
Ability to follow a given recipe and adhere to quality standards whilst preparing various food items, including vegetables, poultry, meats and seafood for cooking using different methods and kitchen equipment such as oven, boilers, fryers and grills;
Stocking and managing assigned food station(s) and ensure quality of food served;
Making requisitions for food items and supplies that are needed;
Physically inspecting and seeing all food sent from the kitchen.
Understanding and adhering to company’s policies and processes, cooking methods, standard portion sizes, and kitchen rules and quality standards;
Ensuring that food products are portioned before cooking by following standard portion sizes and recipe that have been specified;
Ensuring work station area, including shelves, tables, grills, fryers, pasta, broilers, cookers convection oven, sauté burners, refrigeration equipment are kept clear and clean at all times.
What are you expected to bring?
Have a good working knowledge of the fundamentals of cooking, Health and safety standards and sanitation;
Be a team player by demonstrating an enthusiastic and positive approach; strong communication skills, a ‘can do ‘ attitude and flexibility.
Work fast and resilient under pressure.
Be able to demonstrate a consistent level of commitment by being fully engaged with the job role;
Embrace the values of ‘can do’, ‘right the first time’, ‘passion’ and ‘speed’
What’s in it for you?