Commis Chef/Chef de Partie

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