Commis Chef

Harry's Italian; Dublin; On-site; EUR 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrys Italian in Dublin is seeking a skilled Commis Chef to join our culinary team. The role involves daily food preparation, maintaining HACCP hygiene, and ensuring every dish meets quality and presentation standards.

You will support senior kitchen staff, assist in menu development, and help manage stock, waste and equipment safety. A minimum of two years’ experience and strong teamwork are essential. This is a full-time, permanent position with a 39-hour work week at €36,610 per year.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience as a Commis Chef or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP and food safety regulations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and leadership skills.
• Passion for high-quality food and presentation.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily food items in accordance with HACCP quality and safety standards.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Ensure all dishes leaving the kitchen meet high-quality presentation standards.
• Minimize food wastage and manage kitchen stock efficiently.
• Supervise and train junior and new kitchen staff.
• Estimate daily production needs and manage stock levels responsibly.
• Check the quality of raw and cooked food to ensure it meets the required standards.
• Assist in the development of daily and seasonal menu items.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment in line with health and safety procedures.
• Foster a positive and creative working environment with a focus on continuous improvement.

Skills

Commis Chef experience

HACCP knowledge

Fast-paced environment

Teamwork & leadership

Quality presentation

Attention to detail

Job description

Application Details

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Job Description

Harrys Italian is looking for a skilled and passionate Commis Chef to join our culinary team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for daily food preparation, maintaining high hygiene standards, and ensuring that all dishes leaving the kitchen meet agreed quality and presentation standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare daily food items in accordance with HACCP quality and safety standards.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Ensure all dishes leaving the kitchen meet high-quality presentation standards.
• Minimize food wastage and manage kitchen stock efficiently.
• Supervise and train junior and new kitchen staff.
• Estimate daily production needs and manage stock levels responsibly.
• Check the quality of raw and cooked food to ensure it meets the required standards.
• Assist in the development of daily and seasonal menu items.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment in line with health and safety procedures.
• Foster a positive and creative working environment with a focus on continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Proven 2 years’ experience as a Commis Chef or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations (HACCP).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and leadership skills.
• Passion for high-quality food and presentation.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: €36,610 per year
Sector: Accommodation/Food Services
Work Pattern: Monday – Sunday (any 5 days) 39 hours a week
Work Location: Terenure Rd E, Dublin 6, D06 H582

• Sector: accommodation and food service activities

Career Level

• Not Required