Job Description

Skills Required: A Commis works under the direct supervision of the Sous Chef or Chef de Partie or Demi Chef de Partie. The ideal candidate should have a passion to develop and improve their own skills in order to progress in the industry. Working as a Commis chef involves learning a lot of different skills in a short amount of time and then
practicing those skills by implementing them in actual tasks throughout the kitchen. He needs to possess the following skills: -

• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to situations.
• Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.
• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance.
• Proven ability to work with a team and to follow instructions willingly.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills in English language.
• Able to maintain a sustained level of concentration in a high pressured environment ensuring quality in all food production and service is consistent with the Hotel standards.
• Basic mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts and portion sizes.
• Maintains the technical skills within culinary ranking: speed, efficiency and time management are at the core of cooking competencies.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist during the preparation, cooking and presentation of food to the agreed and established standards.
• Prepare and cook food to the highest standards to ascertain an efficient food service. Follow standard recipes, presentation of all dishes at all times.
• Cleaning, peeling, cutting and carving of all food items according to the company's standard and assuring efficient food service.
• Commis will be asked to keep track of what supplies they use to aid in re-ordering supplies as necessary.
• Commis will be responsible for maintaining their work area, ensuring that all items are appropriately cleaned and ready for use before and after each shift.
• During food service, the Commis is responsible for keeping the station in working order and fully stocked.
• The Commis is responsible for preparing items prior to a meal service, such as chopping vegetables, cutting, precooking and marinating meat, or cleaning seafood.
• The Commis is responsible for ensuring that the kitchen meets sanitation standards as set by the Senior Chef in addition to maintaining local Health Department regulations.
• The appearance of the entire personnel reflects the reputation and image of the Company; therefore a great deal of emphasis is placed on a professional appearance.
• Ensure that all food items prepared and served are according to established standards and practices.
• Minimize spoilages and utilize food surpluses.
• Recommend changes in the Menus to the Senior Chef or Chef de Partie.
• Maintain the highest standard of personal appearance and hygiene at all times.
• Awareness of all fire, safety and emergency procedures.
• Available to work overtime, if requested depending on the volume of business.
• To participate in any Training/Developments schemes as recommended by Senior Management.

Other benefits include an attractive service charge, accommodation, transportation, ticket allowance & medical benefits. Job Type: Full-time Salary: AED1,200.00 - AED1,600.00 per month Application Question(s):

• How many years of hotel experience do you have?
• How many years of UAE experience do you have?
• Are you located in UAE?