Commis I – Kitchen Assistant

About the role

The Commis I supports the kitchen team by preparing special meals, managing temperature-controlled equipment, and ensuring food is portioned, garnished and logged correctly. The role also involves communicating with chefs and service staff about specials, out‑of‑stock items, and excess inventory.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare special meals, substitute items and cold foods according to recipes and quality standards.
• Regulate ovens, broilers, grills and roasters, and monitor food temperature.
• Pull frozen items for thawing, ensure proper portioning, arrangement and garnish.
• Maintain food logs, monitor quantity and quality of prepared dishes.
• Inform chefs of excess inventory for daily specials and update service staff on menu changes.
• Follow safety, security and uniform policies; report maintenance issues and accidents.

Required profile

• Technical, trade or vocational school degree.
• Minimum 3 years of related kitchen or food‑service experience.
• No supervisory experience required.
• No specific license or certification required.

Required skills

• Food preparation
• Cooking
• Operation of kitchen equipment (ovens, grills, roasters)