Commis Chef x3

SUMMARY:
Position: Commis Chef – Exciting New Restaurant Opening 
Location: V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

POSITION INFO:
A hardworking, eager-to-learn and well-presented Commis Chef with experience in busy restaurant or hotel kitchens. Skilled in basic food preparation, maintaining hygiene standards, supporting station chefs and contributing to smooth kitchen operations. Enthusiastic, disciplined and passionate about developing strong culinary foundations.
Minimum Requirements

• Matric or equivalent
• Minimum 6 months to 1 year kitchen experience (or culinary internship)
• Valid South African ID (no work permits)
• Culinary qualification or in-progress studies advantageous
• Basic knife skills and understanding of kitchen workflow
• Strong hygiene, food safety and organisational skills
• Ability to follow instructions and work well in a fast-paced environment

• Basic food preparation: chopping, peeling, portioning and organising
• Assisting Demi Chefs and CDPs with mise en place
• Maintaining workstation cleanliness and hygiene
• Proper labelling, storage and stock rotation
• Following recipes, specs and guidance from senior chefs
• Supporting hot, cold or pastry sections as required
• Operating kitchen equipment safely
• Working efficiently under pressure
• Team communication and cooperation

• Assisted with mise en place for various kitchen sections
• Prepared basic ingredients and components for service
• Maintained a clean, organised and hygienic workstation
• Supported senior chefs during peak service
• Helped with stock checks, deliveries and storage
• Followed food safety standards and HACCP procedures
• Gained exposure to different cooking techniques and menu items

• Highly motivated and eager to develop culinary skills
• Reliable, disciplined and hardworking
• Calm and focused under pressure
• Strong teamwork and willingness to assist wherever needed