Commis Chef

The Lighthouse Restaurant LLC

Department: BOH
Reporting to: CDP

Purpose of the role:

The entry level position in the kitchen supporting and assisting the Chef de Partie and Sous Chef.

Key Areas of Responsibilities:

Responsibility and authority

Assist the CDP and Sous Chef in mice-en-place preparation and during service.

Principal accountabilities

Measuring ingredients and assist in stock take
Preparing vegetables and meats.
Assist with stock rotation.
Assist in a assigned station to support a successful service flow of the kitchen.
Cleaning stations pre, post and during kitchen operations.

Daily Operations

Assist in organizing kitchen stock and ingredients.
Ensures a first-in, first-out food rotation system and verifies all food products are properly dated and
organized for quality assurance.
Keeps cooking stations stocked, especially before and during prime operation hours.
Comply with and enforce sanitation regulations and safety standards
Maintain a positive and professional approach with co-workers and customers.
Prepare ingredients for cooking including portioning, chopping and storing food.
Slices, grind and prepare meats and vegetables using a full range of cooking methods.
Wash and peel fresh fruits and vegetables and also able to weigh, measure and mix ingredients into
correct proportions.
Set up the stations with par stock of menu items and prepare the dishes designated for that station
as per CDP direction.
Check supplies and prelists and ensures all items are prepped in a timely manner.

Health and Safety and staff welfare

Ensure impeccable standards of cleanliness throughout the operation.
Ensure all potential and real hazards are reported immediately and rectified.
Be fully conversant with all departmental fire, and emergency procedures.
Be fully conversant with the Food and Hygiene Policy and Health and Safety Policy .

Professional Requirements

Communication
Teamwork Oriented
Maintains a Good Energy Level
Thorough and Organized
Professional
Punctual

Qualifications & Experience

Able to assist in fast-paced. environment with speed and quality.
Minimum 1 years in same level of F&B operations.
Fluent verbal English.