commi _chef

Commis Chef assists a section chef, also known as a Chef de Partie. The role is made up of many varying responsibilities including:

• Assisting in the food preparation process
• Cooking and preparing elements of high quality dishes
• Preparing vegetables, meats and fish
• Assisting other Chefs
• Helping with deliveries and restocking
• Assisting with stock rotationCleaning stations
• Contributing to maintaining kitchen and food safety standards.

To land a job as a Commis Chef you will need:

• Level 1 and 2 Food Safety Awards
• Minimum 6 months relevant experience
• Awareness of manual handling techniques
• Awareness of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) and chemical safety
• Experience of kitchen equipment
• Experience of dangerous equipment such as knives
• Competent level of English spoken and written

Desirable and useful but not necessary qualifications include:

• City & Guilds 706/1 Catering
• NVQ Level 1
• Level 2 Health and Safety in the Workplace Award
• Level 3 Food Safety Awards