Commis Chef Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Commis Chef includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Accurately measuring meal ingredients for the Chef de Partie.
  • Preparing meal ingredients, which includes seasoning of different meats as well as washing, peeling, and chopping vegetables and fruits.
  • Preparing basic salads and sauces as directed by the Chef de Partie.
  • Receiving deliveries and verifying that all ordered items have been delivered and are of good quality.
  • Performing basic cleaning duties and ensuring that work stations are properly sanitized.
  • Plating and presenting meal items as per the Chef de Partie’s instructions.
  • Taking inventory of restaurant supplies and notifying the supervisor of low or depleted supplies.
  • Discarding all expired and spoiled food items stored in the stock rooms, refrigerators, and freezers.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Commis Chef duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Commis Chef roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.