Breakfast Cook

Job Description

Job Summary: The Commis Chef is responsible for the preparation of ingredients and basic cooking tasks in the kitchen to ensure the efficient and smooth operation of food service. This role involves working closely with chefs and line cooks to ensure all necessary items are ready for cooking and service.

Key Responsibilities:

Ingredient Preparation:

Wash, peel, chop, slice, and dice vegetables and fruits.

Measure and mix ingredients according to recipes.

Prepare and portion proteins (e.g., meat, poultry, seafood) and other components as required.

Kitchen Organization:

Set up and maintain a clean and organized prep station.

Label and store ingredients and prepared items properly to ensure freshness and avoid cross-contamination.

Keep track of inventory levels and report any shortages or issues to the kitchen manager or chef.

Basic Cooking Tasks:

Assist with basic cooking tasks such as grilling, sautéing, or baking under the supervision of a chef or line cook.

Prepare stocks, sauces, and soups as directed by recipes or senior kitchen staff.

Food Safety and Hygiene:

Adhere to food safety and sanitation standards, including proper handling and storage of ingredients.

Maintain cleanliness of prep areas, equipment, and utensils.

Follow health and safety regulations to ensure a safe working environment.

Assisting with Service:

Assist line cooks and chefs during service by providing prepared ingredients and items.

Help with plating and garnishing dishes as needed.

Equipment Maintenance:

Properly use and maintain kitchen equipment and utensils.

Report any malfunctioning equipment to the kitchen manager or maintenance team.

Collaboration:

Communicate effectively with other kitchen staff to coordinate preparation and service.

Be flexible and assist with various tasks as needed based on kitchen demands.

Qualifications:

Previous experience in a kitchen environment or as a prep cook is preferred but not always required.

Basic knowledge of food preparation and cooking techniques.

Understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.

Ability to work efficiently and maintain a high level of organization.

Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks such as lifting, carrying, and bending.

Manual dexterity for handling kitchen tools and equipment.

Additional Skills (optional but beneficial):

Culinary training or certification (preferred but not always required).

Ability to follow directions and recipes accurately.

Strong attention to detail and time management skills.

Grooming

All employees must maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance (Specific standards are available).

Other

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements,

efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an

accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to

require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g.

emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, seasonality, rush jobs or technological.)

Full-time