Commis Chef

Job Purpose:

Supports the overall kitchen operation through the preparation of food for service in his/her designated kitchen section. They will adhere to Bateel culinary and kitchen standards including; the maintenance and cleanliness of kitchen equipment as well as upholding all aspects of health and safety pertaining to back of house operations.

Key Accountabilities:

Service and Operations

• Prepares and cooks food/ ingredients as per requisitions, according to the SLA, recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist.
• Ensures freshness and suitability of products used by the section.
• Complete all required checklists for each shift and makes daily production lists for his/her section in absence of the Chef de Partie.
• Operates kitchen equipment and tools; ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers. 
• Participates in food preparations for catering, special events or lunch/ dinner services as required.

Inventory and Cost Controls

• Strives to minimise spoilage, waste, proper storage and exercising strict portion control as per operating procedure.

Maintenance

• To monitor the maintenance and serviceability of kitchen tools and equipment and to escalate issues to their superior.

Hygiene, Health and Safety

• Responsible for the health, safety and welfare of all guests, colleagues and self at all the times.
• With no exception will strictly comply with all hygiene, sanitation and food safety guidelines as laid out by the Company, in line with local Country Laws, and regulations. 
• Strictly maintains cleanliness and sanitation in all assigned areas, including refrigerators and freezers.
• Reports accident, injuries hazards and unsafe working conditions to their superior.

Brand Standards

• To act as a Bateel brand ambassador inside and outside of work.
• Working to uphold quality and pride in their work, themselves and their Café; reports to duty punctually, wearing the correct, clean uniform and adhering to grooming standards.

Lives and Advocates the Bateel Values:

• Quality
• Innovation
• Authenticity
• Integrity

Experience requirement:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in hospitality  industry handling similar positions
• Proficiency in both verbal and written English Language

Qualification and Licenses requirement:

• High School Certificates/Diploma
• Occupational Health Card