The document outlines the top 10 jobs of a commis chef, which is an entry-level chef position. As a commis chef, some of the basic tasks include peeling potatoes, onions, and vegetables; washing and picking spinach and salad; cleaning refrigerators; passing stocks through a fine cloth; preparing vegetables using different techniques; basic vegetable cooking like blanching; and picking and chopping fresh herbs. A commis chef learns and improves basic kitchen skills starting in this foundational role.
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1. The Top 10 Jobs Of A Commis Chef
The Basics
by Christopher Flatt
www.becomingachef.co.uk
2. 1.The Kitchen Brigade Is Made Up Of A
Hierarchy Of Chefs
2.The Number Of Chefs In Each Position
Will Depend On The Size Of The Kitchen
Brigade
3.The Traditional Most Common Used
System Is The One To Follow
3. Head Chef X 1
The Boss Of The Kitchen
Sous Chef X1
Right Hand Person Of The Head Chef
Chef De Partie X3
Day To Day Running Of Sections
Commis Chef X2
Doing The Basic Jobs Within A Kitchen
4. The Commis Chef
The Starting Position For All Chefs
Even After Formal Qualifications
Basic Skills Will Be Learnt - Practiced Or
Improved Upon
A Commis Chefs Jobs Will Include:
6. Peeling Potatoes
Commis Chefs Will Be Peeling Potatoes
Peeling Onions
There Are A Variety Of Onion Types
Picking And Washing Spinach
Spinach Will Need Washing
Make Sure The Stem Is Picked Out
7. Picking And Washing Salad
Picking And Washing Salad
Cleaning Fridges Etc
Fridges To Be Kept Clean And Organised
Passing Stocks
Passing The Stocks Through A Fine Chinois
Or Muslin Cloth
8. Peeling Vegetables
Vegetables And Baby Vegetables
Preparing Vegetables
Range Of Techniques Needed To Learn
Basic Cooking Blanching Vegetables
Learn The Correct Cooking Times For
Vegetables
How To Check When They Are Cooked
9. Picking / Chopping herbs
There are many types of herbs that can be
used by chefs. These herbs may include:
parsley, chive, basil, and coriander.
10. Top 10 Commis Chef Jobs
by Christopher Flatt
www.becomingachef.co.uk
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