Commis 1 – Kitchen Assistant

About the role

The Commis 1 supports the kitchen team by preparing special meals, regulating cooking equipment, and ensuring food quality and safety. This position works closely with the Chef and service staff to deliver consistent, high‑standard dishes.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare special meals and substitute items, and regulate the temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
• Pull food from freezer storage to thaw, ensure proper portioning, arrangement, and garnish.
• Maintain food logs, monitor quality and quantity, and inform the Chef of excess items for daily specials.
• Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality and presentation standards, including cold foods.
• Assist management with hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, and motivating employees.
• Follow all safety, security, and company policies; report maintenance needs, accidents, and unsafe conditions.

Required profile

• Technical, Trade, or Vocational School degree.
• At least 3 years of related work experience.
• No supervisory experience required.

Required skills

• Operation of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters with temperature control.
• Food preparation and cooking according to recipes and quality standards.
• Food safety and hygiene practices, including logging and monitoring food quality.