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October 16, 2024
Hilton
Johannesburg
FULL TIME
Kitchen Team Member (Commis)
Kitchen Team Member (Commis)
A Kitchen Team Member (Commis Chef) is responsible for preparing and presenting high quality dishes to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience while consistently contributing to departmental targets.
What will I be doing?
As a Commis Chef, you are responsible for preparing and presenting high quality dishes to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience. A Commis Chef will also be required to prepare all mis-en-place and contribute to departmental targets. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
A Commis Chef serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:
What will it be like to work for Hilton?
Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its . Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!
A Kitchen Team Member (Commis Chef) is responsible for preparing and presenting high quality dishes to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience while consistently contributing to departmental targets.
What will I be doing?
As a Commis Chef, you are responsible for preparing and presenting high quality dishes to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience. A Commis Chef will also be required to prepare all mis-en-place and contribute to departmental targets. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
- Ensure consistent great food production, in line with the high quality standards expected by Hilton
- Organise the ‘work area’ to be able to deliver the pre-service and service tasks effectively & efficiently, to the required standard, and in line with HACCP standards
- Constantly maintain the cleanliness and tidiness of your assigned work are
- Understand the specifications of the dishes we sell, their price, and the processes designed to present them to our customer
- Ensure that all is ‘en place’ in sufficient time and that the work area contributes consistently to a highly effective service session
- Prepare efficiently and consistently hot and cold food menu items of impeccable standard during the assigned shift
- Visually check food quality and food presentation as instructed by the Line Managers
- Every day, personally deliver a few of the prepared orders to guests in the restaurant, introduce yourself as the chef who produced their dish and wishing them bon appetit. Check after a few minutes with the guests how they liked it and actively ask for feedback
- Be a reliable and motivated member of the Food Operations team
- Communicate clearly and constructively with other team members to help deliver great guest experiences at our hotel
- Be a role model for others by demonstrating passionate, friendly brand-specific guest service at all times
- Always deliver ‘fair share’ in team tasks and support colleagues whose workload may temporarily be heavy, this includes helping out in stewarding and F&B service
- Provide constructive suggestions/feedback to your Line Manager on products, processes and procedures to contribute to our continuous improvement efforts
- Be aware of planned team meetings and learning sessions and attend as required
- Commit to learning something new every day
- Volunteer to participate in company campaigns like Travel with Purpose or Team Member committees
- Execute any duties as assigned by the Chief Host, Kitchen Manager, Kitchen Assistant or Chef de Partie in charge
A Commis Chef serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:
- Previous experience as a Commis Chef or Apprentice Chef
- NVQ Level 1
- Positive attitude
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Proven ability to work with a team and to follow instruction
- A passion to learn and a drive to succeed in a culinary/hospitality career
- Proof of completion in a basic food hygiene course
- A passion for food and the culinary arts
- Completion of an accredited commercial cookery course or trade apprenticeship
- Experience multi-tasking and working in an environment with rigorous standards
- NVQ Level 2
What will it be like to work for Hilton?
Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its . Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!
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