Commis Chef

Job Location - Dar Es Salaam 
Position Type - Full Time
Organization Type - PATS Consulting Group
www.patscg.com
Application Deadline: 19 February 2016


Job Title: Commis Chef ( 3 ) 
Department: Kitchen 
Reporting to: Executive Chef / Executive Sous Chef / Sous Chef 

Job Duties and Tasks: 
 Responsible for the preparation and service of all menu items delegated to you.
 Carrying out any duties delegated to you from Minimum Standard, sous chefs or head
chef in a professional manner and to the best of your abilities.
 Ensure the kitchen is thoroughly set up for daily service eg. Kitchen equipment, utensils, bain-marie etc.
 Cleaning of fridge’s and areas used for food and equipment storage.
 Leasing with your superiors following the Minimum Standard. As to what food items need to be ordered on a daily basis.
 Ensuring all food items – meat, vegetables, starches and sauces etc. are correctly stored, portioned and prepared to the highest standard possible.
 Maintaining a good morale and assisting in keeping a happy working environment.
 At all times being responsible and showing respect for your fellow colleagues and senior members of staff.
 At the beginning of a shift all produce must be checked so that there is enough for the service ahead and of the highest quality.
 Promoting a positive, professional and enthusiastic attitude to your work, fellow staff  and management.
 Ensuring equipment is correctly stored away after service.
 Stoves, ovens and grills have been switched off at the end of service and the kitchen has been cleaned to the required standards.
 The kitchen must be kept clean, tidy and orderly at all times ensuring there is enough cleaning materials at all times.
 All food items and dishes served from your section are your responsibility and you shall be held accountable for them.
 Looking after all kitchen equipment and seeing it is stored correctly eg. Mandolin, pasta machine, burmix, pastry cutters etc.
 Maintaining a nice and tidy appearance at all times and being correctly attired.
 Assisting that the Minimum Standard is maintained. in the smooth running of the section.

Main Characteristics and Conditions: 
 To be able to work under pressure, for long hours in a heated environment
 Has the ambition to succeed.
 Shows willingness to work, learning everything possible during the period of
employment
 Assist the kitchen team to maintain and improve quality, standards and cleanliness
required by the chef
 Ability to work hours required and section assigned by the Executive Head Chef

Skills and Qualifications: 
 Diploma/Degree in food and beverage management OR Diploma/Degree Hospitality
Management specialize in Food Production
 A minimum of 3 Years Experience for Managerial, Kitchen Positions.
 A Good Command of the English Language
 Working experience of at least 3 years in a reputable restaurant/hotel.
 A keen interest in food and cooking
 Strong communication and leadership skills
 The ability to do several tasks at once
 Good organization skills.

 HOW TO APPLY 
Interested and suitably qualified individuals who meet the above qualification and experience
should forward their application letter accompanied with detailed CV including contact
information of two professional referees with their postal addresses, telephone numbers and
email (if available).

Interested candidates should submit their applications via recruitment@patscg.com