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Tourism and Hospitality

Commis Chef

Works under senior chefs in a kitchen, preparing ingredients, cooking basic dishes and keeping the kitchen clean and organised.

Hotel and restaurant kitchens, quick-service restaurant chains, cloud kitchens and catering companies.

Typical tasks

  • Wash, cut and prepare ingredients
  • Cook basic dishes and sauces under supervision
  • Follow recipes and portion sizes
  • Store and label food correctly
  • Clean and sanitise workstations and equipment
  • Help receive and check deliveries

Key skills

  • Knife skills and basic cooking methods
  • Food safety and kitchen hygiene
  • Following recipes and portion standards
  • Speed and teamwork during service
  • Food storage and stock rotation
  • Safe use of kitchen equipment

Growing in this career

Commis chefs can move up to demi chef de partie, chef de partie and sous chef roles with experience.

Role information is general career guidance. Programme availability, eligibility and batch dates are shared by our counsellors on enquiry.