Cold Kitchen Commis I: Salads, Canapés & Buffets

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Holiday Inn & Staybridge Suites Dubai Business Bay is seeking a Commis I in the Cold Kitchen to join our kitchen brigade. You will support the Chef de Partie in delivering high-quality cold dishes across outlets, banquets and room service in a busy hotel environment.

The ideal candidate has a culinary diploma, 2–3 years of kitchen experience including at least 1 year in a cold kitchen, strong knife and presentation skills, and fluent English.

Qualifications

• Culinary diploma or certificate with good English communication.
• 2–3 years’ kitchen experience, including at least 1 year in a cold kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of international and Arabic cold dishes.
• Good knife and presentation skills.
• Team player, comfortable working shifts, weekends and holidays.
• Talent available in UAE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present salads, appetizers, Arabic mezze, sandwiches, canapés, cold cuts and platters to hotel standards.
• Set up and replenish cold buffets for breakfast, brunch and events.
• Lead the section in the Demi Chef’s absence and guide junior commis.
• Follow HACCP and local food safety regulations, including labelling, FIFO and temperature logs.
• Handle requisitions, receive deliveries and help control waste.

Skills

English communication

Team player

Knife skills

Presentation skills

Cold kitchen knowledge

Education

Culinary diploma or certificate

Job description

Holiday Inn & Staybridge Suites Dubai Business Bay is seeking a Commis I in the Cold Kitchen to join our kitchen brigade. You will support the Chef de Partie in delivering high-quality cold dishes across outlets, banquets and room service in a busy hotel environment.

The ideal candidate has a culinary diploma, 2–3 years of kitchen experience including at least 1 year in a cold kitchen, strong knife and presentation skills, and fluent English.