Commis Chef — French Training Kitchen

Responsibilities

• Assist across all stations under direction of Chef de Partie
• Execute daily prep — vegetable preparation, stock production, basic sauce work
• Learn classical French brigade structure and professional kitchen discipline
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and proper food storage
• Develop stamina, speed, and professional habits

Requirements

• Culinary school student, intern, or recent graduate
• Commitment to learning French classical technique
• Physical fitness and punctuality
• Open to feedback and correction

Benefits

• IMSS, Aguinaldo, vacation + premium
• Staff meals, uniform
• Foundational training in structured French kitchen

Work environment

Hotel training kitchen combined with real restaurant service. Mérida is a growing culinary city — developing French kitchen skills here positions you for opportunities in Cancún, Los Cabos, or CDMX.

About the role

Learning is the job. As commis, your entire value is your attitude to learning. Mérida's culinary scene is small enough that a hardworking commis gets noticed quickly and promoted faster than in larger cities.