Commis

We are looking for a highly skilled Commis, based in Geneva, to join our restaurant team. The 200-seat restaurant is a self-service cafeteria with various food stations.

The Commis will directly be assisting the Chef de Partie. He/She will be preparing meal ingredients and assist with various kitchen duties. The successful candidate will employ its culinary and organisational skills to play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing our guest’s satisfaction. He/she will also have to ensure compliance with food safety and employment guidelines.

• Following directions provided by the Chef de Partie.

• Preparing meal ingredients which includes measuring, seasoning, washing, peeling and chopping vegetables and fruits.

• Preparing basic sauces and condiments as directed by the Chef de Partie.

• Receiving deliveries and verifying that all ordered items have been delivered and are of good quality.

• 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.

• Performing basic cleaning duties and ensuring that workstations are properly sanitised.

• Plating and presenting meal items as per the Chef de Partie’s guidelines.

• Collaborating with the rest of the culinary team to ensure high-quality food and service.

• Keeping the area of the kitchen safe and sanitary according to the Health, Safety, Fire, and Hygiene guidelines and procedures.

• Improving food preparation methods based on feedback.

• Assisting in other areas of the kitchen when required.

• Attend any training that has been set up to aid your own personal development.

• Ensuring high standards are consistently met and making sure your personal appearance and uniform are always in line with the required standards.

• Possibility to collaborate in MSC’s test kitchen for shipboard recipes.

• High school degree or equivalent required.

• Fluent in French or English. Any other language is an advantage.

• Awareness of Control of Substances of Hazardous to Health Regulations and chemical safety.

• Previous culinary experience.

• Experience of dangerous kitchen equipment such as knives

• Previous experience in high volume and/or upscale restaurants a plus.

• Previous experience preparing Italian cuisine a plus.

• Experience working to Chef de Partie level in fresh food, busy kitchens.

• Ability to deliver fresh food to high standards.

• Ability to cope well under pressure.

• Excellent personality and drive.

• Excellent organisational skills.

EU Passport or Right to work in Switzerland.

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