Commis II
Company description
Why work for Accor?
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By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS
Job description
The commis chef works directly with the core leadership team in culinary, rotating through various sections. From food preparation tasks to cooking under the direct supervision of sous chefs, the commis chef wows the guests through appealing and appetizing dishes. The typical day in a commis life is to ensure highest standards of hygiene, measure dish ingredients and portion sizes accurately, deal with deliveries and stock rotation.
Take pride in the food prepared for guests, adhere to thoughtfully created recipes, presentation standards and guest preferences
Work in an organized fashion with the utmost respect for ingredients, equipment and workspace
Possess a basic understanding of culinary skills, striving to learn more ways to improve skills and cooking techniques
Observe conditions of all physical facilities and equipment in the culinary operation. Report anything substandard to the senior team and/or engineering department for corrections and improvements
Greet every guest with a gracious smile, a positive attitude and ensure that guests feel engaged
Follow the intuition to anticipate each guest’s likes or dislikes to add a personalized touch that creates a special memory
Ensure guest privacy and security, i.e. any confidential guest information is not disclosed
Work on different stations within the kitchen, such as cold food, hot food, pastry, or butchery, rotating to gain experience and skills in various culinary areas
Handle and store food ingredients properly, ensuring freshness, quality, and compliance with food safety regulations
Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen, including work surfaces, equipment, utensils, and storage areas, following hygiene practices and sanitation protocols
Collaborate with other kitchen staff, communicate effectively, and support team members in the timely preparation and service of meals for hotel guests
Follow instructions from senior chefs, ask questions, seek guidance, and take initiative to learn new culinary skills and techniques on the job
Qualifications
Proficient knife skills and basic cooking techniques
Ability to follow instructions and work well under pressure
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Strong communication and teamwork abilities
Adaptability and willingness to learn new culinary skills
Attention to detail and commitment to food quality and presentation
Culinary education or training from a recognized culinary school or apprenticeship program is a plus, but not required
Additional information
Your team and working environment:
Diverse, young and vibrant team
Our commitment to diversity & inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.