Commis (Food Service Assistant)

About the role

The Commis supports the kitchen team by preparing ingredients, cooking, and ensuring food quality and safety in a fast‑paced hotel environment. This full‑time position reports to the kitchen supervisor and works on both hot and cold stations.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients: portion, chop, wash, peel, weigh, measure, and mix according to recipes.
• Cook and assemble dishes, operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers, and test foods for doneness.
• Maintain food quality and presentation standards, monitor temperatures, and follow food safety checklists.
• Set up and break down work stations, serve food in proper portions, and ensure proper storage.
• Clean and disinfect kitchen areas, tools, knives, and equipment after each shift.
• Report maintenance needs, accidents, or unsafe conditions and adhere to company safety policies.

Required profile

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• At least one year of experience in food preparation or a similar kitchen role.
• No supervisory experience required.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift up to 25 lb, and work in a hot environment.

Required skills

• Food preparation and cooking techniques.
• Operation of kitchen equipment (ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, fryers).
• Food safety and temperature monitoring.
• Ability to follow recipes, portion control, and presentation standards.