Commis

Position Summary

The Commis is an entry-level kitchen position responsible for supporting the culinary team through production prep, organization, and daily kitchen operations. This role assists with deliveries, stock production, walk-in organization, and mise-en-place preparation while maintaining cleanliness, efficiency, and food safety standards.

The Commis plays an important support role in ensuring the kitchen operates smoothly and is consistently prepared for service.

Reports To : Chef de Cuisine

Core Responsibilities 

• Assist with receiving, organizing, and properly storing deliveries after they have been checked in by the Purchaser.
• Follow FIFO procedures while accurately labeling, dating, rotating, and storing all products.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of all walk-ins, storage areas, and shared kitchen spaces.
• Prepare and produce shared mise-en-place items including stocks, butters, oils, and other production components according to kitchen standards.
• Support station prep and maintain production schedules to ensure all kitchen areas are properly stocked for service.
• Uphold all Department of Health, sanitation, food safety, and cleanliness standards at all times.
• Work efficiently and collaboratively with the culinary team to support smooth kitchen operations. Service & Guest Experience
• Contribute to a consistent and high-quality guest experience by ensuring ingredients and mise-en-place are properly prepared and maintained.
• Demonstrate professionalism, urgency, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and respectful workspace that supports operational excellence and teamwork.
• Communicate effectively with chefs and team members to ensure preparedness and efficiency throughout service .

Qualifications:

• 6 months or more of restaurant experience preferred.
• Desire to learn and grow within a professional kitchen environment.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work cleanly, efficiently, and with attention to detail.
• Capable of working collaboratively within a team environment
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (8+ hours), and to crouch, bend, and lift or move 25+ lbs, with or without reasonable accommodation

Salary: $19 per hour

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Duties and responsibilities may change or be assigned as needed.