Commis Chef: Position
Purpose
To act as a vital part of the catering team by
learning how to work in every area of the kitchen. You will perform a variety
of tasks of food preparation and organisation which support the kitchen
team and allow you to develop your skills as a new chef.
Principal
Accountabilities
Leadership
·
To
learn the operation and organisation of each kitchen section.
·
Adhere
and meet daily set standards and goals.
·
Effectively communicate with other members of the
kitchen staff, taking on board regular feedback and instruction.
·
Remain calm while multi-tasking, you will often be
called upon to carry out many different orders simultaneously in a brief amount
of time.
·
To contribute and work effectively as part of a
team.
Product
·
Understand
Petersham Nurseries philosophy by learning and demonstrating thorough knowledge
of food and ingredients.
·
Learn
set recipes and ensure all menu items are made to specification meeting a
consistent high standard of quality and presentation.
·
Assist
in regular stocktakes and report any inconsistencies to Chef de Partie/ Sous
Chef.
Process
& Policy
·
Adhere
to the strict policies regarding food safety and hygiene.
·
Carry
out as requested kitchen administration such as fridge temperature logs,
wastage sheets, par sheets etc.
·
Assist
in the organisation of the section walk in fridges, fridges and freezers
including food rotation and labelling.
Technical
Skill
·
Able
to do basic maths calculations and conversions (e.g. cups to litres)
·
Be
ready to learn.
Other
This
is a physical role which will involve:
·
Heavy lifting
·
Dealing with machinery
·
Standing for long periods of time
Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s)
·
Attendance
·
Productivity
·
Learning
·
Trading
Standards / Food Hygiene
Competencies
·
Resilience
and Composure
·
Integrity
and Trust
·
Planning
and Organising
·
Communication
·
Working
with others
·
Achieving
Personal Work Goals and Objectives