Commis – Food Preparation Specialist

About the role

The Commis will support the culinary team at a luxury hotel, preparing special meals, maintaining food quality, and ensuring smooth kitchen operations. This full‑time, on‑site position requires a hands‑on approach to food preparation and collaboration with chefs and service staff.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare special meals and substitute items according to recipes and presentation standards.
• Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters and monitor food quality and quantity.
• Pull frozen items for thawing, ensure proper portioning, arrangement, and garnish.
• Maintain food logs, report excess items for daily specials, and communicate menu updates to service staff.
• Assist management with hiring, training, scheduling, and employee coaching.
• Follow all safety, security, and uniform policies; report maintenance needs and incidents.
• Perform physical duties such as lifting up to 25 lb, standing for long periods, and reaching overhead.

Required profile

• Technical, trade or vocational school education.
• At least 3 years of relevant food‑preparation experience.
• No supervisory experience required.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced kitchen environment.

Required skills

• Food preparation and cooking techniques.
• Oven, broiler, grill and roaster operation.
• Food safety and hygiene compliance.
• Portion control and food logging.