Commis Chef - Glashaus Hotel Dublin 24

Department

Kitchen 

Reports To

Head Chef/Senior Chef/Chef de Partie

Job Level

Team Member/Individual Contributor

Purpose / Overview

Provide back up and assistance to the chef on duty as required. Responsible for basic food preparation duties and preparing some meals as instructed by the chef on duty. Act as a leader to the Kitchen Porter team and remain actively involved in maintaining the overall hygiene and sanitary levels of the kitchen.

Duties & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

·       Work with the Chef to coordinate and carry out the preparation of all meals (i.e., breakfast, lunch, and dinner – including appetizers desserts and occasional hot snacks.)

·       Consistently offer professional, friendly and proactive service and assistant to both guests and colleagues within the kitchen and interdepartmentally.

·       Carry out meal preparation as instructed by the Head Chef/Senior Chef on duty.

·       Become actively involved in planning and generating ideas relating to all food and menu items.

·       Service all food items for buffet menus according to hotel recipes and standards as instructed.

·       Maintain proper rotation of product in all chillers to minimize wastage/spoilage

·       Have full knowledge of all menu items and daily specials

·       Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment

·       Follow kitchen policies, procedures and service standards

·       Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage

·       Refer to list of needed ingredients on a day-to-day basis and check inventory.

·       Acquire ingredients not available in storage prior to the start of the day.

·       Assist senior chef on duty in cooking dishes according to set recipes.

·       Make arrangements to store food items in a safe and orderly manner.

·       Maintain knowledge of all recipes.

·       Set prepared dishes so that they look aesthetically pleasing

·       Make-certain that appropriate portions have been dished out

·       Deal with customers’ complaints and / or suggestions

·       Ensuring attention to detail in completion of all tasks.

·       Complete any reasonable task as instructed by the senior Chef on duty.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

Qualifications

·       A food handler’s certificate/food safety certificate.

·       Currently completing a relevant industry qualification.

Knowledge

·       Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

·       Works under pressure without negative impact.

·       Demonstrates hygienic work practices.

·       Proven understanding of the hospitality/tourism industry.

·       Works under pressure without negative impact.

·       Record keeping and administration skills.

·       Proven supervisory skills and strong understanding of Human Resources processes.

·       Occupational Health & Safety qualifications/skills

Accomadation provided up to 8 weeks.