The Commis is required to prepare, cook and serve food and to ensure that the highest possible quality is maintained and that agreed standards for food preparation and presentation are met at all times under the general guidance of the Executive Chef or any other authorized by the management and restaurant standards.
- Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment
- Wash and peel (if required) fresh fruits and vegetables to prepare them for cooking or consumption
- Prepare and cook food according to recipes
- Serve food (for example, soup, desserts, sides, entrees) in proper portions onto dishes, plates, mugs, and bowls, ensuring proper plate appearance
- Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish to be served to waiters or patrons, according to standards
- Ensure food storage areas are clean
- Prepare all potentially hazardous foods at the correct temperature according to the HACCP guidelines
- Follow appropriate personal hygiene procedures to ensure food served to guests is safe for consumption
- Follow and ensure compliance with food safety and handling policies and procedures
- Communicate any assistance needed during busy periods to the Chef to ensure optimum service to guests
- Ensure the quality of the food items and notify manager if a product does not meet specifications
- Check and ensure the correctness of the temperature of appliances and food using thermostats and thermometers, including monitoring freezer systems, such as fans, drains, and doors, for proper operation, and report issues or problems to facility management
- Report maintenance issues immediately to appropriate personnel (ie, management or maintenance)
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of company Food Safety Programs within assigned area of responsibility, as well as all local, state, and federal regulations
- Ability to work under demanding and strenuous situations
- Monitor the quantity of food that is prepared and the portions that are served in to control food waste and ensure that good food is not thrown away
- As and when any ad hoc duties assigned
