Commis 1

Job description

Company Description

Sofitel Al Hamra Beach Resort

Job Description

·  Maintains the standards of performance as detailed in the Departmental Operations Manual to ensure the efficient operation of the department in accordance with Hotel Policy.
·  Set up station properly and on time for each service period.
·  Make sure all food is prepared by recipes designated by the Chef de Partie.
·  Notify Sous Chef or Chef de Partie of any problems or complaints as when they arise.
·  Test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils.
·  Proper food rotation - first in - first out.
·  After service switch off and clean oven tops and work areas as well as surfaces.
·  Ensures that guest needs and expectations are met by providing a consistently high standard of food preparation and presentation.
·  Assists in establishing the identity of the outlet by providing the standards of food presentation required by each outlet.
·  Is aware of the method of preparation and the standard recipe for every menu items in his particular kitchen and follows the procedures at all times.
·  Maintains and cleans all work areas, kitchen equipment and utensils to the high standards of cleanliness and hygiene required by the hotel.
·  Co-ordinates with colleagues whenever necessary regarding operational problems.
·  Is familiar with the operational procedures of all equipment in the kitchen and operates them in the correct manner to ensure the maximum efficiency and personal safety.
·  To assist in the implementation of the various food safety and hygiene standards including HACCP and other Municipality regulations.
·  Participates in regular meetings and briefings as may be scheduled.
·  Participates in any scheduled training and development program that may improve personal or departmental standards.
·  Responds to any changes in the Food and Beverage function as dictated by the industry, company or hotel.
·  To be entirely flexible and adapt to rotate within the different outlets of the Kitchen Department.
·  To carry out any other reasonable duties as assigned by the Chef de Partie and the Demi Chef de Partie.