1st Commis Chef

Imad's Syrian Kitchen; Royal Borough of Greenwich; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Imad's Syrian Kitchen in the United Kingdom is seeking a motivated Commis Chef to support daily kitchen operations. You will assist with food preparation, cook dishes under supervision, and keep work areas clean and organized, following recipes and safety standards.

This role offers hands-on learning across sections and opportunities to grow culinary skills as you work with a busy team, communicating clearly and adapting to changing needs.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow recipes and present dishes consistently.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to different kitchen sections.
• Strong team player with good communication under pressure.
• Commitment to cleanliness, safety and food hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Food Preparation: Assisting in chopping vegetables, butchering meat, garnishes and prep work.
• Cooking: Assisting with cooking and assembling dishes under supervision, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Kitchen Maintenance: Keeping work areas clean, utensils and equipment, following health and safety rules.
• Stock Management: Assisting with inventory, checking supplies, reporting low stock.
• Learning and Development: Gaining knowledge of cooking techniques and kitchen operations.
• Working with the Team: Communicating with Sous Chefs, Chef de Parties and other staff across sections.
• Time Management: Handling multiple tasks to meet restaurant needs.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Communication

Adaptability

Organization

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

1. 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.).

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.).

7. 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.