Commis Chef

COMMIS I – Senior Commis (Deli + Bakery Section Lead)

Leads deli prep, bakery production assistance, and service quality at a fun, fast-paced casual dining destination. Acts as section in-charge.

Deli Responsibilities

• Lead sandwich, salad, and cold sides during service.
• Ensure all premium ingredients (cold cuts, cheeses, condiments) are portioned and managed with minimal waste.
• Execute sandwiches, toasties, gourmet bowls with consistent assembly as per SOPs.
• Train Commis II & III on slicing, mise en place, and hygiene.

Baking Responsibilities

• Oversee daily bread and dough production (focaccia, ciabatta, brioche, baguette — depending on your menu).
• Manage dough mixing schedule, proofing cycle, fermentation checks.
• Operate and guide others in using combi oven/deck oven.
• Check consistency of dough (hydration, gluten development, color, texture).
• Ensure proper cooling, slicing, and storage of breads.
• Maintain hydration logs, starter/biga/poolish feeding schedule if used.
• Guide Commis II on shaping techniques and baking basics.

General Responsibilities

• Maintain labelling, FIFO, documentation for batch production.
• Communicate stock/low items to Sous or Head Chef.
• Ensure bakery + deli section hygiene, sanitization & equipment care.
• Cover for Sous Chef during breaks in production/service.

COMMIS III – Junior Commis (Basic Prep + Bakery Assistance)

Entry level role assisting with basic prep tasks and foundational bakery support.

Deli Responsibilities

• Wash and prep vegetables (lettuce, herbs, tomatoes, cucumbers).
• Portion cheeses, label items, refill mise en place.
• Assist in basic assembly tasks during rush hours (under supervision).

Baking Responsibilities

• Basic dough handling:
• Greasing trays
• Cling-wrapping dough tubs
• Dusting flour
• Portioning simple dough weights
• Assist in arranging proofing trays, lining baking sheets, buttering molds.
• Help with cooling and storing baked products in racks.
• Simple tasks: egg wash, sprinkling toppings, cutting butter cubes, cleaning mixing bowls.

General Responsibilities

• Maintain hygiene: washing equipment, cleaning counters, sanitizing boards.
• Refill supplies: butter paper, cling film, containers, sanitizers.
• Support delivery packing, retail counter replenishing.