Commis- Production

Commis Production Position

Purpose:

Assist the Chef de Partie or Production Chef in preparing ingredients and dishes for high-volume food production, ensuring consistency, safety, and hygiene in every aspect of the kitchen operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately measure, wash, peel, chop, season, portion, and plate food items under the direction of the Chef de Partie
• Assist with preparation of basic salads, sauces, garnishes, and mise en place
• Unpack and inspect deliveries, verify quality, manage FIFO (First-In First-Out) rotation, and minimise food waste
• Maintain personal and workstation hygiene: clean surfaces, utensils, equipment, and adhere to HACCP, food safety, sanitation, and allergen protocols
• Monitor equipment’s condition and inform supervisors about faults or safety issues
• Assist in stock control: report low supplies, dispose of spoilage, and update inventory records as required
• Support service flow by ensuring dishes are delivered to Chef de Partie in time, correctly plated, and up to quality standards
• Work cooperatively with kitchen brigade during all service periods, under varied shift schedules including weekends and holidays

Qualifications & Skills

• Secondary education (high school diploma or equivalent); culinary or hospitality certification preferred
• Some prior experience in a commercial or production kitchen real advantage (e.g. kitchen assistant, trainee, or commis role)
• Knowledge and understanding of HACCP, local food safety standards, allergen awareness, and kitchen hygiene practices
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, ability to work under pressure in fast-paced environment
• Team player with effective communication, a positive attitude, physical fitness (standing long shifts, lifting moderate weights)
• Flexibility with shift hours—early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as operationally need.

Job Type: Full-time