Commis – Kitchen Assistant

About the role

The Commis will support the kitchen team by preparing ingredients, cooking simple dishes, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment. This entry‑level position is ideal for candidates with a passion for hospitality and basic culinary experience.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients: portion, chop, wash, peel, weigh, measure and mix according to recipes.
• Cook and assemble cold and hot foods, following quality, presentation and safety standards.
• Operate kitchen equipment such as ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves and fryers.
• Monitor food temperatures, test doneness and ensure consistent quality.
• Set up and break down work stations, serve food in proper portions, and maintain cleanliness of the kitchen, tools and equipment.
• Follow all company safety, security and hygiene policies, reporting any issues to the manager.

Required profile

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• At least 1 year of related food‑service or kitchen experience.
• No supervisory experience required.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift up to 25 lb and perform repetitive motions for an entire shift.

Required skills

• Food preparation and portioning.
• Operation of kitchen equipment (ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, fryers).
• Food safety, sanitation and temperature control.