Commis chefs

Duties: Following recipes and ensuring dishes are prepared to the required standard. Ensuring cleanliness, organization, and inventory control within their station. Supervising and training Commis Chefs or other junior staff in their section. Adhering to all food safety and hygiene regulations and practices. Working collaboratively with other Chefs de Partie to ensure smooth service. Assisting with inventory management and cost control. Ensuring equipment is in good working order and reporting any issues. Attending training courses and seminars to enhance skills and knowledge. Requirements: Grade 12 A formal culinary qualification Fine dining restaurant experience. At least 2+ years of experience as a Chef de Partie Strong cooking skills and experience in preparing a variety of dishes. Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively. Ability to lead and motivate junior staff and communicate effectively with other chefs. Thorough understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations. Extensive knowledge of cooking techniques, ingredients, and flavours. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with staff and management. Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.

Ensure that the production, preparation, and presentation of food are always of the highest quality. Ensure effective communication between staff by maintaining a secure and friendly working environment. Taking care of daily food preparation and duties assigned by the senior chefs to meet the standard and quality set by the Restaurant. Follows instructions and recommendations from immediate superiors to complete daily tasks. Coordinates daily tasks with the Sous Chef. Supervising Junior & Commis Chefs. Able to estimate the daily production needs and checking the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met. Ensure highest levels of guest satisfaction, quality, operating and food costs on an ongoing basis. Knowledge of all standard procedures and policies pertaining to food preparation, receiving, storage and sanitation. Full awareness of all menu items, their recipes, methods of production and presentation standards. Have excellent knowledge of menu creation, whilst maintaining quality and controlling costs in a volume food business. Follows good preservation standards for the proper handling of all food products at the right temperature. Operate and maintain all department equipment and reporting of malfunctioning. Establishing and maintaining effective inter-departmental working relationships. Set an example to others for personal hygiene and cleanliness on and off duty. Personally, responsible for hygiene, safety and correct use of equipment and utensils. Ability to produce own work in accordance with a deadline and to assist and encourage others in achieving this aim. Consults daily with Sous Chef and Executive chef on the daily requirements, functions and about any last-minute events. Guides and trains the subordinates daily to ensure high motivation and economical working environment. Should be able to set an example to others for personal hygiene and cleanliness on and off duty. Daily feedback collection and reporting of issues as they arise. Assess quality control and adhere to hotels service standards. Carry out any other duties as required by management. A relevant tertiary qualification would be an advantage. Job Reference #: CPT000540/MO