Commis 2 Full Time

Job Description

• Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food before use






• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment
• Wash and peel (if required) fresh fruits and vegetables to prepare them for cooking or consumption
• Prepare and cook food according to recipes
• Serve food (for example, soup, desserts, sides, entrees) in proper portions onto dishes, plates, mugs, and bowls, ensuring proper plate appearance
• Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish to be served to waiters or patrons, according to standards
• Ensure food storage areas are clean
• Prepare all potentially hazardous foods at the correct temperature according to the HACCP guidelines
• Follow appropriate personal hygiene procedures to ensure food served to guests is safe for consumption
• Follow and ensure compliance with food safety and handling policies and procedures
• Communicate any assistance needed during busy periods to the Chef to ensure optimum service to guests
• Ensure the quality of the food items and notify manager if a product does not meet specifications

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Minimum two years of cooking/kitchen experience in an accredited restaurant or hotel
• One to two years in a public contact position, preferably in an upscale or lifestyle brand hotel
• Possess a gracious, friendly, and fun demeanor
• Ability to multitask, work in a fast paced environment and have a high level attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Develop and maintain positive and productive working relationships with other employees and departments
• Ability to work independently and to partner with others to promote an environment of teamwork