Job Title: Commis Chef
Reports to: The Commis Chef reports to the Head Chef
Purpose: To skillfully produce a variety of food dishes to a high standard of preparation, production and presentation, working to costed recipes.
Duties / Responsibilities:
- Ensure kitchen operations run smoothly and efficiently
- Monitor and maintain adequate kitchen inventory levels
- Ensure that recipes and food preparation instructions are followed correctly
- Ensure that all food cooked and served is of a high quality
- Capturing and documenting production events and yield of products
- Capturing and documenting waste events
- Ensure that all equipment is in good working order
- Ensure that all areas in the kitchen are kept clean and tidy at all times. To assist in clearing, cleaning, washing within the kitchen, including in-depth cleaning, using any approve specialized products and methods laid down.
- To maintain legal hygiene and safety requirements for food and equipment with particular responsibilities as laid down and agreed with the Head Chef
- To aid stock taking within the total Kitchen Department in conjunction with the Head Chef
- Undertake any other reasonable duties from time to time requested by the Head Chef
Requirements:
- Culinary Certificate/Diploma
- Preferably 1- 2 years previous experience as Commis Chef
- Able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Ability to maintain a professional working relationship with all departments
- Attention to detail
- Productivity & efficiency
- Self-disciplined
- Ability to cope under pressure in a fast-paced environment
To apply for the position please send your updated CV, applicable certification and contactable references to: restaurant@muratie.co.za.
Applications close 19 October 2024. If you have not heard from us by end of October your application was unsuccessful.