Responsibilities
Commis Chef assists a section chef, also known as a Chef de Partie. The role is made up of many varying responsibilities including:
Assisting in the food preparation process
Cooking and preparing elements of high quality dishes
Preparing vegetables, meats and fish
Assisting other Chefs
Helping with deliveries and restocking
Assisting with stock rotationCleaning stations
Contributing to maintaining kitchen and food safety standards.
To land a job as a Commis Chef you will need:
Level 1 and 2 Food Safety Awards
Minimum 6 months relevant experience
Awareness of manual handling techniques
Awareness of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) and chemical safety
Experience of kitchen equipment
Experience of dangerous equipment such as knives
Competent level of English spoken and written
Desirable And Useful But Not Necessary Qualifications Include
City & Guilds 706/1 Catering
NVQ Level 1
Level 2 Health and Safety in the Workplace Award
Level 3 Food Safety Awards
Full time