Offers “Accor”

Expires soon Accor

Commis Chef

  • Auckland (Auckland)

Job description

Key tasks

Role:

The Commis Chef is to assist the Demi Chefs, Chef de Parties,Executive Sous Chef and the Head Culinary Designer and where necessary operate a section of kitchen and ensure that food standards, preparation, presentation and cooking techniques are carried out according to established recipes / standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- To organise an assigned section and ensure it runs efficiently and productively.
- Be familiar with the other kitchen sections, promoting flexibility and productivity.
- Ensure all food produced is in line with kitchen recipes and standards.
- Prepare and cook all food orders with a sense of urgency.
- Check all food is stored and handled as per current food health and hygiene regulations.
- Ensure that work area, equipment and section is kept clean at all times, in accordance with current health and hygiene regulations
- Ensure strict stock rotation and minimum wastage. Have stock control procedures implemented and maintained.
- Liaise with guests, managers, supervisors and wait staff to explain menu and special requirements
- Assist Executive Chef in providing input for menu creation
- Monitor daily kitchen food and product requirements and advise the supervisor of these well in advance.
- Maintain a clean and hygienic work environment whilst ensuring a product of high quality and presentation standards.
- Monitor food preparation and wastage costs control these by following efficient preparation methods and standard recipes, and advise management of any issues and ideas for improvement.
- Assist the Chef de Partie and Executive Sous Chef in welcoming and training new ambassadors, this may include demonstrating techniques and advising on cooking procedures to ensure consistency with standards and hotel recipes.
- Order necessary foods according to proposed business demands. Consult with Executive Chef for guidance and authorisation of order as required.
- Demonstrate commitment to customer service for internal and external customers.
- Assist the food and beverage team with service as required.

Company Culture:

Being a part of the AccorHotels family we are a large, diverse and dynamic company. We are guest obsessed and passionate about our people!
AccorHotels is a world-leading travel and lifestyle group and digital innovator offering unique experiences in more than 4,000 hotels, resorts and residences, as well as in over 2,500 of the finest private homes around the globe. This high performing company offers a positive and fun working environment for all.

Benefits:

- Staff meal provided per shift
- Uniform and dry-cleaning of uniform
- International accommodation and retail discounts across varying AccorHotels properties
- Family & Friends Hotel Discounts
- International Career Mobility
- Annual reward of a free night's accommodation at the hotel (did we say there is breakfast and dinner included?)
- Employee Awards (Month/Year)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Corporate Discounts: Eye Care, Gym, Dentist
- Referral Programme

Desired profile

Skills

Level of Education Others
Areas of study Cooking
Professional experiences 1 to 2 years
Languages essential English

Essential and optional requirements

- Previous experience in a fine dining and commercial kitchen, preferably luxury environment
- Completed National Certificate in Hospitality within Professional Cookery
- Has the aptitude and willingness to undertake further development with SO/
- Physically fit and able to stand for the duration of a shift (8 hours)
- Excellent understanding of food hygiene regulations, for example HACCAP, Food Safety Plan etc
- Organises time and work efficiently
- Willingness to work evenings, weekends and public holidays as part of the job role
- Projects professional image at all times through personal presentation / interpersonal skills
- Appreciates and maintains an effective outlet for stress
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Initiates contacts and establishes rapport easily
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a small team
- Works under pressure without negative impact

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