Commis

Commis at Shore Lodge, Whitetail Club

As a Commis at Shore Lodge, Whitetail Club, you will assist the assigned chefs in all duties. You will need to be able to execute various food preparation requirements while following all safety and sanitation standards performing in one of our 8 outlets. You must be flexible and able to work in different stations in the kitchen and learn the skills required to improve your knowledge.

Ensure that prep lists are completed by the end of the shift with no unauthorized overtime

Ensure that all opening/closing procedures are completed and set for the next shift

Monitor all refrigeration and dry storage for proper handling and rotation

Participate and maintain knowledge with ongoing education programs for sanitation and safety

Check daily production sheets and verify with Chef de Cuisine or Sous Chef as to daily work needs

Monitor food quality and rotate food in walk ins and freezers to minimize waste and spoilage

Ability to help prepare orders according to the established standard

Follow all sanitation guidelines and safety precautions

Leave work stations in a clean and orderly fashion. All foods must be covered, labeled, and properly stored

Be familiar with all kitchen equipment, their functions and maintenance requirements

Gain and possess an understanding/knowledge and adherence to kitchen policies and procedures

Know all safety and emergency procedures and participate in recycling procedures of trash disposal

Wear gloves when handling food that is'ready-to-eat'

Make logical decisions relating to par levels, must be able to organize and prioritize daily par sheets

Learn to read and understand banquet BEO

Make daily a thorough mis-en-place of all items featured on the menu

Must be able to read standardized recipes and help prepare

Communicate effectively with co-workers and managers; ensure efficient and effective communication with front of house staff

Ability to multi-task while maintaining a high level of organization and remaining detail oriented

High School Equivalency, some Vocational or Technical Schooling in the culinary arena preferred

Ability to work and/or be exposed to high heat sources, steam, boiling liquids, sharp knives, electrical equipment and potentially wet floors. Extreme caution must be exercised when encountered with these conditions

Must be able to carry an oval tray and deliver food to our guests with accuracy and grace

Lifting supplies or equipment of 30 pounds or more

Frequent periods of pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, upward reaching in a hot kitchen environment

Prolonged periods of standing and walking in hot kitchen environment

Shore Lodge Whitetail, LLC