commis
US /ˈkɑː.mi/
UK /ˈkɑː.mi/
1.
a junior clerk or assistant, especially in a French office or shop
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The young commis diligently filed the documents.
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She started her career as a commis in a Parisian boutique.
2.
a chef in training, typically working under a more experienced chef in a professional kitchen
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The young commis carefully chopped the vegetables for the soup.
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He started as a commis and worked his way up to head chef.