Casual Commis Chef
Core
Assist with the preparation, cooking, and presentation of high-quality dishes across various kitchen operations in a hotel setting.
Role type
Junior culinary team member (Commis Chef)
Builds
Dishes for restaurants, room service, buffet operations, and conference events
Domain
Hospitality / Commercial Cookery
Required skills
Food safety and hygiene knowledge, HACCP principles, stock rotation and inventory management, menu preparation, food presentation, ability to supervise junior staff, time management, working under pressure
Preferred skills
Culinary trade qualification (Certificate III in Commercial Cookery), previous experience as Chef de Partie, understanding of seasonal ingredients, ability to work rotating rosters including weekends and public holidays
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Prepare mise en place, maintain kitchen cleanliness and organization, support stock control and waste minimization, assist senior chefs during busy periods, ensure consistent food quality and portion standards
Seniority
Junior, entry-level to mid-level IC