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JOB TITLE |
COMMIS CHEF |
| NATURE OF JOB | FULL TIME |
| INDUSTRY | HOSPITALITY |
| SALARY | KSHS. 35,000 |
| JOB LOCATION | KIAMBU ROAD |
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Mise en Place & Preparation
- Wash, peel, chop, portion, and marinate meats, vegetables, and other raw ingredients according to standard recipes and chef instructions.
- Ensure the assigned station is fully set up, clean, and stocked with all necessary tools and ingredients before service begins.
- Assist in basic hot kitchen cooking tasks such as boiling, par-blistering, preparing foundational stocks, and simmering sauces.
Service Support & Plating
- Assist the Chef de Partie during peak service hours, delivering prep items quickly to keep the cooking line running smoothly.
- Help garnish and plate dishes accurately, ensuring they strictly match the establishment’s fine-dining presentation standards.
- Ensure hot food elements are kept at safe temperatures before dispatch.
Inventory & Stock Rotation
- Receive internal store deliveries, verify qualities, and organize items inside walk-in chillers and dry stores.
- Practice strict First-In, First-Out (FIFO) stock rotation to maintain ingredient freshness and prevent spoilage.
- Minimize food waste during the prep phase and accurately report any damaged or expired items to the station head.
Kitchen Hygiene & Safety
- Maintain spotless cleanliness of workstations, cutting boards, knives, and kitchen appliances throughout the shift.
- Follow correct procedures for handling sharp knives, hot surfaces, and chemical cleaning agents to prevent workspace accidents.
KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION
- Diploma in Culinary Arts, Food and Beverage Production, or a related hospitality qualification from a recognized institution.
- Minimum of 2 years of active, hands-on experience working in a fast-paced professional hot kitchen.
- Proven experience working specifically within a fine-dining restaurant or high-end boutique hotel environment is required.
- Good knife skills with the ability to cut, dice, and slice ingredients quickly and uniformly.
- Basic understanding of hot kitchen cooking methods (searing, poaching, roasting, and sautéing).
HOW TO APPLY
- If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience share CV on recruitment@britesmanagement.com
- Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
- Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
