The next generation of the kitchen brigade is the commis de cuisine. As a young chef, he supports the kitchen team in the preparation of the dishes.
What’s it all about?
- The Commis de Cuisine as an entry-level position in the kitchen brigade
- What are the tasks of a Commis de Cuisine?
- The path to becoming a Commis de Cuisine and career opportunities
- METRO supports the Commis de Cuisine
As a commis de cuisine, young chefs join the kitchen brigade - the position is usually a chef's first stop. After completing their training, the commis de cuisine deepens his knowledge of kitchen processes and the kitchen trade. He develops his skills in the kitchen and learns new ones. His main task is to support the other kitchen posts in the preparation of meals. The commis de cuisine works particularly close with the chef de partie.
What are the tasks of a Commis de Cuisine?
- Preparing the food: The commis de cuisine assists with the ‘mise en place’ (French for ‘preparation’) of the food. To do this, he prepares ingredients and cooking utensils for the head chef. He cuts vegetables, prepares meat and fish, prepares spices and oils and sets out the equipment.
- Supporting the kitchen team: The young chef works closely with the chef de partie and supports him in preparing the dishes.
- Safety and hygiene: The commis de cuisine is responsible for ensuring compliance with safety and hygiene regulations at his workplace. He also helps with the correct storage of products.
The career of a Commis de Cuisine
As with most positions within the kitchen brigade, a cookery apprenticeship forms the basis of a commis de cuisine's career path. Professional experience and commitment play a decisive role in advancing from commis de cuisine to demi chef de partie and then to chef de partie. The last stop before reaching the top of the kitchen brigade, the chef de cuisine, is the position of sous chef.
METRO supports the Commis de Cuisine
As a partner of the gastronomy sector, METRO supports the entire kitchen brigade and therefore also the commis de cuisine. As a wholesaler, METRO offers a comprehensive range of high-quality food and ingredients as well as professional and innovative kitchen equipment.