Commis Chef

Company Summary

A lively Indian Restaurant in a popular part of Soho - Central London. Pataka is founded by deeply passionate restaurateurs & hoteliers, who have built & operated award winning hotels & restaurants around the world. Among us, we have a Michelin Star, a restaurant on Conde Nasts Top 100, worked in award winning locations globally, TripAdvisor No.1s, and a few more.

The Purpose

If you are enthusiastic about self-development and embrace opportunities to improve your skills and knowledge whenever possible, you could build a long and rewarding career as a Commis Chef, progressing to a role as a Chef de Partie, Sous Chef or Head Chef if desired.

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

Responsibilities

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 rotation

Cleaning stations

Contributing to maintaining kitchen and food safety standards.

Requirements

Requirements

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

Alongside some of these more general skills, all good Commis Chefs should possess:

Basic knowledge of all sections

Ability to work under supervision of a limited range

Ability to produce good quality basic food

Understanding of health and safety

Understanding of basic food hygiene practices

Good oral communication

Team management skills

High level of attention to detail

Good level of numeracy Enthusiasm to develop your own skills and knowledge plus those around you

Adaptability to change and willingness to embrace new ideas and processes

Ability to work unsupervised and deliver quality work

Positive and approachable manner

Team player qualities