Overnight Commis - New York, United States - Arva

Description

Job Description

The Commis is responsible for preparing ingredients, performing basic cooking, as well as maintaining a clean and well-stocked station.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set up and sanitize workstations
• Follow prep lists created by the Sous Chef, Executive Sous Chef, or Chef de Cuisine
• Prepare salads and entrees
• Be aware of items that are running low of and communicate it to the team
• Maintain a good working relationship with all back of house, front of house staff, management and guests
• Store all items properly at the end of shift, labeling and dating all products
• Ensure a clean, neat and organized work area
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner at all times to reflect the high standards of the company and encourage other colleagues to do the same
• Perform other task or projects as assigned by management

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have culinary degree and/or equivalent practical working experience in a kitchen, preferably in an Italian fine dining restaurant
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, nights, and holidays
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Food Safety certified
• Able to be organized, manage time wisely and work with little to no direct supervision
• Very high attention to detail
• Sensitive to cultural nuances
• Able to handle a multitude of tasks in an intense, fast paced environment
• Ability to maintain a clean and professional appearance as per company policies
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Multi-lingual is a plus