Commis Chef

Commis Chef 

Reports to Chef De Partie 

Job Purpose:

Supports the overall kitchen operation through the preparation of food for service in his/her designated kitchen section. They will adhere to Bateel culinary and kitchen standards including the maintenance and cleanliness of kitchen equipment as well as upholding all aspects of health and safety pertaining to back of house operations.

Key Accountabilities:

Service and Operations

• Prepares and cooks food/ ingredients as per requisitions, according to the SLA, recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist.

• Ensures freshness and suitability of products used by the section.

• Complete all required checklists for each shift and makes daily production lists for his/her section in absence of the Chef de Partie. 

• Operates kitchen equipment and tools; ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers. 

• Participates in food preparations for catering, special events or lunch/ dinner services as required.

Inventory and Cost Controls

• Strives to minimise spoilage, waste, proper storage and exercising strict portion control as per operating procedure.

Maintenance

• To monitor the maintenance and serviceability of kitchen tools and equipment and to escalate issues to their superior.

Hygiene, Health and Safety 

• Responsible for the health, safety and welfare of all guests, colleagues and self at all the times.

• With no exception will strictly comply with all hygiene, sanitation and food safety guidelines as laid out by the Company, in line with local Country Laws, and regulations.  

• Strictly maintains cleanliness and sanitation in all assigned areas, including refrigerators and freezers. 

• Reports accident, injuries hazards and unsafe working conditions to their superior.

Brand Standards

• To act as a Bateel brand ambassador inside and outside of work. 

• Working to uphold quality and pride in their work, themselves and their Café; reports to duty punctually, wearing the correct, clean uniform and adhering to grooming standards.

Lives and Advocates the Bateel Values:

• Quality

• Innovation

• Authenticity

• Integrity