Commis Chef at Mercado Restaurant

Duties for the Commis Chef Job

• To assist and monitor food stocks and stock movement.
• To understand daily departmental costs and how they influence profit and loss results.
• To ensure minimum kitchen wastage.
• To learn and record skills and recipes from your Chef de Parties/Sous Chefs.
• To follow the cleaning schedules for the kitchen and clean the section and other areas as directed.
• To ensure stock is controlled and rotated. Accept and store deliveries.
• To ensure that misen place is completed in your section.
• To report any maintenance issues to the Head Chef immediately.
• To comply with all Mercado policies and procedures to ensure that all-statutory regulations are observed.
• To comply with the conditions of the Mercado food and personal hygiene policies.
• To be flexible and willing to help other departments at busy times if required.
• To assist the Senior Chef on duty with storage, preparation and cooking of all food items, whilst adhering to all Health and Food Safety standards

Commis Chef Job Requirements

• Previous experience in the culinary field required(2 years)
• Diploma Certification in a Culinary discipline an asset
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
• Highly responsible & reliable
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times