Commi I - Sushi

Novotel & ibis Balikpapan; Dubai; On-site; AED 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Novotel & ibis Balikpapan is seeking a Demi Chef de Partie to support daily kitchen operations in a high-volume environment. You will prepare mise-en-place, portion ingredients, and assist with multiple sections to ensure consistent taste and presentation.

You will follow brand standards, manage cold storage, and help maintain hygiene, safety, and quality for all dishes served.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role within a 4- or 5-star hotel, resort, or high-volume UAE restaurant.
• Basic knowledge of international cuisines and cooking techniques.
• Familiarity with UAE Municipality food safety requirements, HACCP standards, and Cold Chain compliance.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work under pressure during busy service times.
• Ability to follow instructions and recipes precisely while showing creativity in food presentation.
• Team player with adaptability and commitment to continuous learning.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays as per business needs.
• Positive attitude and ability to multitask in a fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients by portioning, chopping, peeling, cleaning and storing as per recipes and daily operational requirements
• Measure, weigh and combine ingredients accurately using standard utensils and scales
• Cook and prepare a variety of dishes including meats, fish, vegetables, sauces, salads, rice, and hot/cold displays
• Operate kitchen equipment including fryers, ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves and burners safely and efficiently
• Ensure frozen dishes, sauces, and dressings are prepared and stored correctly in line with cold chain and HACCP requirements
• Conduct food quality checks to ensure correct texture, doneness and seasoning
• Assist in preparing various food items including sauces, marinades and garnishes for meat and poultry
• Maintain accurate production levels for daily operations and events with team members
• Follow UAE Municipality and HACCP regulations regarding food handling, hygiene, and safety compliances
• Adhere to personal hygiene standards and safe equipment handling
• Work with the culinary team to ensure smooth kitchen operations
• Prepare mise-en-place for assigned kitchen sections before service
• Set up and breakdown workstations with supplies and ingredients organized
• Monitor food storage, labeling, rotation, FIFO to prevent spoilage and waste
• Disassemble, clean and reassemble kitchen equipment as per manufacturer instructions

Skills

Food preparation

Portion control

Food safety HACCP

Teamwork

Creativity in presentation

Organizational skills

Shift flexibility

High-volume service experience

Multitasking

Communication

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients by portioning chopping peeling cleaning and storing as per recipes and daily operational requirements
• Measure weigh and combine ingredients accurately using standard utensils and scales
• Cook and prepare a variety of dishes including meats fish vegetables sauces salads rice potatoes dressings appetizers and hot cold displays according to established recipes and presentation standards
• Operate kitchen equipment including fryers ovens stoves grills microwaves and burners in a safe and efficient manner
• Ensure frozen dishes sauces and dressings are prepared and stored correctly in line with cold chain and HACCP requirements
• Conduct food quality checks and tests to ensure correct texture doneness and seasoning
• Assist in preparing a variety of food items including sauces marinades and garnishes as required for meat and poultry dishes
• Use proper measuring tools such as scales thermometers and utensils for accurate portioning and quality checks
• Work with the Demi Chef de Partie and Chef in Charge to maintain accurate production levels for daily operations and special events
• Assist with general kitchen duties as required including supporting grill hot kitchen or garde manger teams when necessary
• Maintain consistency in taste texture and presentation of all dishes served
• Adhere to brand presentation standards portion control guidelines and plating specifications
• Prepare mise-en-place for assigned kitchen sections in advance of service
• Set up and break down workstations ensuring tools supplies and ingredients are available and organized
• Monitor and manage food storage labeling rotation FIFO and expiry to prevent spoilage and waste
• Support Demi Chef de Partie and Chef de Partie with accurate production levels for daily and special operations
• Follow UAE Municipality and HACCP regulations regarding food handling hygiene food safety compliances and preparation
• Adhere to strict personal hygiene standards including handwashing use of gloves hairnets hats and proper footwear
• Disassemble clean sanitize and reassemble kitchen equipment safely as per manufacturer s instructions
• Work closely with the Demi Chef de Partie Chef de Partie and other culinary team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role within a 4- or 5-star hotel, resort, or high-volume restaurant in the UAE is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of international cuisines and cooking techniques.
• Familiarity with UAE Municipality food safety requirements, HACCP standards, and Cold Chain compliance.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work under pressure during busy service times.
• Ability to follow instructions and recipes precisely while showing creativity in food presentation.
• Team player with a positive attitude, adaptability, and commitment to continuous learning.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays as per business needs.
• Positive attitude.
• Working in an environment with rigorous standards and the ability to multitask.

Physical Requirement

• Ability to stand and work for extended periods in a hot and fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Manual dexterity for handling knives, utensils, and small kitchen equipment.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 kilograms safely.
• Stamina and resilience to perform repetitive tasks such as chopping, peeling, stirring, and cleaning.