What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commis Chef position at Arva?
The Commis is responsible for preparing ingredients, performing basic cooking, as well as maintaining a clean and well-stocked station.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Set up and sanitize workstations
Follow prep lists created by the Sous Chef, Executive Sous Chef, or Chef de Cuisine
Prepare salads and entrees
Be aware of items that are running low of and communicate it to the team
Maintain a good working relationship with all back of house, front of house staff, management and guests
Store all items properly at the end of shift, labeling and dating all products
Ensure a clean, neat and organized work area
Conduct oneself in a professional manner at all times to reflect the high standards of the company and encourage other colleagues to do the same
Perform other task or projects as assigned by management
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Must have culinary degree and/or equivalent practical working experience in a kitchen, preferably in an Italian fine dining restaurant
Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, nights, and holidays
Strong teamwork and communication skills
Food Safety certified
Able to be organized, manage time wisely and work with little to no direct supervision
Very high attention to detail
Sensitive to cultural nuances
Able to handle a multitude of tasks in an intense, fast paced environment
Ability to maintain a clean and professional appearance as per company policies
Ability to stand for extended periods of time
Multi-lingual is a plus
