Commis Chef

We are looking for a Full Time Commis Chef to join our team in Jodhpur Restaurant, 26 Dublin Street, Longford. Fixed 39 hours per week.

Roles and responsibility

• Specialists in Indian curry and Tandori cuisine
• Overall responsibility for the kitchen daily operations
• Liaising with the relevant companies for food orders
• Creating new dishes and menus
• Monitoring and controlling stock levels
• Estimating costs and ensuring all procedures come within budget
• Implementation of health and safety procedures in the kitchen Personal specifications
• experience in the role of chef de partie in Indian curry and Tandori dishes
• A Diploma in cooking or hospitality management will be a advantage
• Candidate must have good communications skills and ability to work in team
• Candidate must be able to maintain high quality in cooking under busy environment
• Maintain the highest standards in food hygiene, service & presentation (HACCP & Health & Safety Legislation)

Key Requirements

• Relevant culinary qualification
• English required
• Experience in managing offsite catering menu/events- both hot and cold options preferred
• Experience of H.A.C.C.P. documentation
• Experience of menu planning
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Maintain high standards of personal hygiene
• Professional manner
• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• Ability to follow accurately and issue instructions, written or oral
• Assist with menu planning and menu costings eliminating waste where possible.
• Assist with food orders in line with company purchasing policy.
• To ensure that any Food Safety and Quality records assigned to you are being carried out daily within the kitchen and related areas, without exception.
• To ensure that food presentation is innovative, and at the required temperatures are recorded on the appropriate charts
• To assist with carrying out stock takes as appropriate.
• To maintain good communications with team members and customers.