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1st Commis Chef
Aram Somerset House
Part Time
Full Time
Coins Icon £13 - £14 / Hour
1st Commis Chef
Aram Somerset House

Part Time
Full Time
Coins Icon £13 - £14 / Hour
Skills
Casual Dining Experience
Sauteing
Cleanliness
Safe Food Handling
Knife Skills
Kitchen Safety
+11
Description
Key Responsibilities:

  1. Food Preparation:

    • Assisting in the preparation of ingredients for dishes, including chopping vegetables, butchering meat, and preparing garnishes.
    • Following recipes and working under the guidance of more senior chefs (Chef de Partie, Sous Chef, etc.).
  2. Cooking:

    • Assisting with cooking and assembling dishes under supervision, ensuring food is prepared to the correct standard.
    • Ensuring food is cooked in a timely manner and presented according to the restaurant's or establishment's standards.
  3. Kitchen Maintenance:

    • Maintaining cleanliness and organization in the kitchen, including cleaning work areas, utensils, and equipment.
    • Adhering to health and safety regulations, including food safety and hygiene standards.
  4. Stock Management:

    • Assisting with inventory control, including checking supplies and ensuring proper storage of ingredients.
    • Reporting low stock or damaged goods to the senior chefs.
  5. Learning and Development:

    • Gaining knowledge of different cooking techniques and kitchen operations from experienced chefs.
    • Continuously improving culinary skills and learning how to manage more complex tasks as experience grows.
  6. Working with the Team:

    • Communicating effectively with other kitchen staff, including Sous Chefs, Chef de Parties, and other Commis Chefs.
    • Being flexible and ready to move between different sections of the kitchen (such as hot kitchen, cold kitchen, pastry, etc.).
  7. Time Management:

    • Being able to handle multiple tasks at once, ensuring all preparations are completed on time and according to the restaurant's needs.
Skills & Qualities Required:
  • Teamwork: A strong team player with the ability to work under pressure.
  • Attention to Detail: Ability to follow specific recipes and present dishes consistently.
  • Communication: Clear communication with other kitchen staff is essential.
  • Adaptability: Willingness to learn and adapt to various sections of the kitchen.
  • Organization: Ability to keep work areas clean, organized, and stocked.
Key Responsibilities:

  1. Food Preparation:

    • Assisting in the preparation of ingredients for dishes, including chopping vegetables, butchering meat, and preparing garnishes.
    • Following recipes and working under the guidance of more senior chefs (Chef de Partie, Sous Chef, etc.).
  2. Cooking:

    • Assisting with cooking and assembling dishes under supervision, ensuring food is prepared to the correct standard.
    • Ensuring food is cooked in a timely manner and presented according to the restaurant's or establishment's standards.
  3. Kitchen Maintenance:

    • Maintaining cleanliness and organization in the kitchen, including cleaning work areas, utensils, and equipment.
    • Adhering to health and safety regulations, including food safety and hygiene standards.
  4. Stock Management:

    • Assisting with inventory control, including checking supplies and ensuring proper storage of ingredients.
    • Reporting low stock or damaged goods to the senior chefs.
  5. Learning and Development:

    • Gaining knowledge of different cooking techniques and kitchen operations from experienced chefs.
    • Continuously improving culinary skills and learning how to manage more complex tasks as experience grows.
  6. Working with the Team:

    • Communicating effectively with other kitchen staff, including Sous Chefs, Chef de Parties, and other Commis Chefs.
    • Being flexible and ready to move between different sections of the kitchen (such as hot kitchen, cold kitchen, pastry, etc.).
  7. Time Management:

    • Being able to handle multiple tasks at once, ensuring all preparations are completed on time and according to the restaurant's needs.
Skills & Qualities Required:
  • Teamwork: A strong team player with the ability to work under pressure.
  • Attention to Detail: Ability to follow specific recipes and present dishes consistently.
  • Communication: Clear communication with other kitchen staff is essential.
  • Adaptability: Willingness to learn and adapt to various sections of the kitchen.
  • Organization: Ability to keep work areas clean, organized, and stocked.