Commis chefs are novice chefs who work to support a chef de partie in a commercial kitchen. They perform cooking, cleaning, delivery, and other support duties as instructed by the chef de partie.

To carry out daily and weekly procedures, including temperature checks, food labeling/dating and storage. To remove any hazards and make safe any defects in the kitchen or its equipment and report any problems to a senior chef. To keep high standards of personal hygiene, clean uniform and overall camaraderie.