1st Commis Chef

Imad's Kingly Court; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Imad's Kingly Court in Greater London is seeking a motivated Commis Chef to support the kitchen team in daily operations. You will assist in preparing ingredients, cooking and plating under supervision, and help maintain a clean, organized workspace aligned with health and safety standards.

As you gain experience, you will learn various cooking techniques, adapt to different kitchen sections, and communicate effectively with senior chefs and teammates to ensure timely service and high-quality

Qualifications

• Teamwork: strong team player under pressure.
• Attention to detail: follow recipes and present dishes consistently.
• Communication: clear interaction with kitchen staff.
• Adaptability: learn and move across kitchen sections.
• Organization: keep work areas clean, stocked, and orderly.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing ingredients for dishes, chopping vegetables, butchering meat, and garnishes under supervision.
• Assist with cooking and assembling dishes, ensuring standards and timely preparation.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen, adhering to health and safety standards.
• Support with inventory checks and proper storage of ingredients.
• Learn different cooking techniques and advance to more complex tasks with experience.
• Communicate effectively with Sous Chefs, Chef de Parties, and other staff; be flexible across kitchen sections.
• Handle multiple tasks to meet restaurant needs and deadlines.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Communication

Adaptability

Organization

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

Food Preparation:

• Assisting in the preparation of ingredients for dishes, including chopping vegetables, butchering meat, and preparing garnishes.

• Following recipes and working under the guidance of more senior chefs (Chef de Partie, Sous Chef, etc.).

Cooking:

• Assisting with cooking and assembling dishes under supervision, ensuring food is prepared to the correct standard.

• Ensuring food is cooked in a timely manner and presented according to the restaurant's or establishment's standards.

Kitchen Maintenance:

• Maintaining cleanliness and organization in the kitchen, including cleaning work areas, utensils, and equipment.

• Adhering to health and safety regulations, including food safety and hygiene standards.

Stock Management:

• Assisting with inventory control, including checking supplies and ensuring proper storage of ingredients.

• Reporting low stock or damaged goods to the senior chefs.

Learning and Development:

• Gaining knowledge of different cooking techniques and kitchen operations from experienced chefs.

• Continuously improving culinary skills and learning how to manage more complex tasks as experience grows.

Working with the Team:

• Communicating effectively with other kitchen staff, including Sous Chefs, Chef de Parties, and other Commis Chefs.

• Being flexible and ready to move between different sections of the kitchen (such as hot kitchen, cold kitchen, pastry, etc.).

Time Management:

• Being able to handle multiple tasks at once, ensuring all preparations are completed on time and according to the restaurant's needs.

Skills & Qualities Required:

• Teamwork: A strong team player with the ability to work under pressure.

• Attention to Detail: Ability to follow specific recipes and present dishes consistently.

• Communication: Clear communication with other kitchen staff is essential.

• Adaptability: Willingness to learn and adapt to various sections of the kitchen.

• Organization: Ability to keep work areas clean, organized, and stocked.