Commis Chef

We at the 4 star Shearwater Hotel & Spa have an exciting opportunity for a Commis Chef to join our team.

Purpose / Overview

Provide back up and assistance to the chef on duty as required. Responsible for basic food preparation duties and preparing some meals as instructed by the chef on duty. Act as a leader to the Kitchen Porter team and remain actively involved in maintaining the overall hygiene and sanitary levels of the kitchen.

Duties & Responsibilities

Work with the Chef to coordinate and carry out the preparation of all meals (i.e., breakfast, lunch, and dinner - including appetizers desserts and occasional hot snacks.)

Consistently offer professional, friendly and proactive service and assistant to both guests and colleagues within the kitchen and interdepartmentally.

Carry out meal preparation as instructed by the Head Chef / Senior Chef on duty.

Become actively involved in planning and generating ideas relating to all food and menu items.

Service all food items for buffet menus according to hotel recipes and standards as instructed.

Maintain proper rotation of product in all chillers to minimize wastage / spoilage

Have full knowledge of all menu items and daily specials

Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment

Follow kitchen policies, procedures and service standards

Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage

Refer to list of needed ingredients on a day-to-day basis and check inventory.

Acquire ingredients not available in storage prior to the start of the day.

Assist senior chef on duty in cooking dishes according to set recipes.

Make arrangements to store food items in a safe and orderly manner.

Maintain knowledge of all recipes.

Set prepared dishes so that they look aesthetically pleasing

Make-certain that appropriate portions have been dished out

Deal with customers' complaints and / or suggestions

Ensuring attention to detail in completion of all tasks.

Complete any reasonable task as instructed by the senior Chef on duty.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

Qualifications

A food handler's certificate / food safety certificate.

Currently completing a relevant industry qualification.

Knowledge

Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

Works under pressure without negative impact.

Demonstrates hygienic work practices.

Proven understanding of the hospitality / tourism industry.

Works under pressure without negative impact.

Record keeping and administration skills.

Proven supervisory skills and strong understanding of Human Resources processes.

Occupational Health & Safety qualifications / skills