Part Time Commis Chef

The Floating role provides basic kitchen support across stores during peak periods, weekends, or when store-based staff are on leave.

Responsibilities

• Support prep tasks such as washing, chopping, portioning, and labelling
• Assist with cold or hot station under guidance from store team
• Help maintain a clean and organized kitchen during busy service hours
• Step in to support staff meal prep, cleaning, and closing routines
• Follow standard kitchen SOPs and adapt quickly to different store environments
• Maintain professionalism, hygiene, and teamwork at all locations
• Report shift highlights or issues to Area Manager after each deployment

Requirements

Experience

• Minimum 6 months – 1 year of kitchen experience
• Experience in food prep and kitchen support is preferred

Technical Skills

• Basic Culinary techniques- basic cooking methods, assisting mise en place, assisting in food preparation
• Food Safety & Hygiene- understanding of HACCP basics, perfonal hyiene and workstation cleanliness, proper food storage and handling (FIFO)
• Completing tasks on time
• Working efficiently under pressure
• Follow instructions and keeping pace during service
• Supporting team wherever needed
• Taking directions from CDP, Sous Chef, and Head Chef
• Willingness to rotate across different stations

Soft Skills

• Flexible and reliable; able to adapt quickly to different kitchen teams
• Punctual, dependable, and calm during peak periods
• Good attitude toward teamwork and cleanliness
• Willingness to learn and ask questions when unsure

Certifications

• Diploma in Culinary Arts ; or Certificate in Commercial Cooking or Kitchen Management is advantageous
• WSQ Food Hygiene Certificate is required