Commis (Pastry)

About the role

Kitchen duties

• Prepare, cook, and serve delegated food to quality and presentation standards; measure ingredients and portions accurately.
• Operate grills, deep-fat fryers, griddles, and other kitchen equipment; clean preparation areas, cooking surfaces, utensils, and assigned sections.
• Verify food quality and quantity; stock and restock workstations and display cases; monitor stock and place timely requisitions.
• Support food-cost objectives, reduce spoilage, and maintain stock management including FEFO.
• Complete temperature checks, food labeling and dating, storage, cleaning schedules, and related records.
• Assist with receiving and storing deliveries and follow company procedures.
• Identify hazards and equipment defects, make safe where possible, and report problems to a senior chef.
• Follow personal hygiene, HACCP, food safety, sanitation, health and safety, and chemical-control requirements.
• Follow opening and closing procedures, respond to kitchen emergencies, comply with company policies, and attend necessary training.

Essential qualifications and experience

• Basic Hospitality or Catering training and a foundation degree in Culinary Arts Management.
• Previous on-the-job experience or apprenticeship in food preparation and kitchen organization.
• Basic cooking, knife, and food-preparation skills, including basic sauces, salads or cold starters, hot dishes, pastry, and roasting.
• Good familiarity with kitchen equipment and ability to communicate in English.
• Ability to work under pressure, remain calm while multitasking, and work quickly and efficiently.

Desirable qualifications and experience

• Diploma in Hospitality & Catering, Diploma in Professional Cookery, or certificate in additional international cuisine.
• Basic Food Hygiene or HACCP certification and at least two years’ restaurant or hotel kitchen experience are desirable.
• Versatility across kitchen stations, attention to detail, adaptability, stamina, time management, cleanliness, safety, and creativity are desirable.

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