The key that is used does not rust. (Albanian proverb). At the narrow passage there is no brother and no friend. (Arabic proverb).
Definition of remiss. 1  1 : negligent in the performance of work or duty : careless. 2  2 : showing neglect or inattention : lax.
Commis chef. A commis chef is the lowest cook in the restaurant kitchen hierarchy. A commis chef may have only recently completed (or still be in the middle of) their formal training. This is generally a training/apprentice type position; the commis is expected to learn on the job and work their way up the hierarchy.