Pizza Commis Chef (Delaire Graff Restaurant)

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POSITION INFO:

We are opening a new pizza restaurant and are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Pizza Commis Chef to join our team. This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about learning the art of pizza-making in a fast-paced, 5-star kitchen. You'll work closely with experienced chefs, gaining hands-on experience with dough preparation, cooking techniques, and ingredient handling. If you're eager to develop your skills in a luxury dining environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Main responsibilities:

• Assist in preparing and cooking pizzas, following the guidance of senior chefs and ensuring high standards of quality, flavour, and presentation.
• Support dough preparation, including mixing, kneading, and portioning, while learning key techniques in fermentation and proofing.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pizza section, ensuring all equipment and tools are cleaned and ready for use during service.
• Prepare ingredients for pizzas, slicing vegetables, meats, and cheese, ensuring everything is fresh and prepped according to the Head Chef's specifications.
• Assist in monitoring stock levels, alerting senior chefs when ingredients need to be ordered and helping to reduce waste.
• Follow strict food safety and hygiene standards
• Support senior chefs during service, helping to ensure efficient workflow and timely delivery of pizzas to maintain the restaurant’s luxury experience.

Main requirements:

• Culinary Certificate/Diploma
• Preferably 1-2 years previous experience as a Commis Chef with focus on pizza-making
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a calm, professional demeanour.
• Ability to follow instructions from senior chefs and work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-pressure kitchen environment.
• Creativity and passion for pizza-making, with a desire to innovate while honouring authentic techniques.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills, with a positive attitude and the desire to support the kitchen team in delivering exceptional service.
• Honesty, Flexibility and Accountability
• Strong organizational skills
• Punctual & self-disciplined