Commis De Cuisine - River Cruises

As a commis de cuisine on a cruise ship, your primary responsibility is to assist the chefs and other kitchen staff in preparing meals and maintaining the overall operation of the ship's kitchen. Here's a general job description for a commis de cuisine on a cruise ship:

1. Food Preparation: You will assist in the preparation of ingredients, cutting, slicing, and measuring as required by the recipes. You may be assigned to work on specific stations such as the cold section, hot section, pastry section, etc.
2. Cooking: You will assist in the cooking process, following recipes and instructions provided by the chefs. This may include grilling, frying, sautéing, baking, and other cooking techniques.
3. Kitchen Maintenance: You will help maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment. This includes cleaning workstations, equipment, and utensils, as well as disposing of waste properly and following hygiene and safety standards.
4. Stock Management: You will assist in inventory management by monitoring stock levels of ingredients, reporting shortages, and assisting with stock rotation to ensure freshness.
5. Menu Planning: Depending on your level of experience, you may be involved in menu planning and recipe development under the guidance of the chefs.
6. Collaboration: You will work closely with the sous chefs, chefs de partie, and other kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations, efficient teamwork.