Commis 1, Tasca

Mandarin Oriental Group; Dubai Emirate; On-site; AED 33,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai seeks a Commis 1 to join Tasca Kitchen. You’ll assist with mise en place, ingredient prep and buffet setup, supporting seniors to deliver high-quality dishes in a luxury hotel.

Work as part of a professional culinary team, maintain strict hygiene, manage stock and participate in daily kitchen duties. Basic culinary background and the ability to work long hours in a fast-paced environment are essential.

Qualifications

• High school qualification or equivalent.
• Degree or Higher National Diploma in Hospitality/Culinary Art is preferred.
• At least 1 year of culinary experience in a Michelin-starred restaurant.
• Basic experience in handling and preparing food, including specialty dishes like pizza.
• Ability to work long hours with a strong focus on operational excellence.
• Ability to move and lift up to 15 kg without assistance.
• Knowledge of basic kitchen tools and food hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Washes and peels ingredients for production of dishes.
• Ensure mise en place is prepared to high quality standards.
• Assist with buffet setup and replenishment.
• Inform seniors when stock is low and help organize storage.
• Maintain hygiene of surfaces, tools and area before/after use.
• Report cleanliness and maintenance issues to superiors.

Skills

High school qualification

Long hours capable

Team player

Education

Degree or Higher National Diploma in Hospitality/Culinary Art

Job description

Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai is looking for a Commis 1 to join our Tasca Kitchen team.

Are you a master of craft?Do you thrive in a team that succeeds together, demonstrating integrity and respect while acting responsibly? Do you embrace a growth mindset? We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional.

Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world, with a strong development pipeline. Increasingly recognised for creating some of the world’s most sought-after properties, the Group provides legendary service inspired by Asian heritage whilst representing the very cutting-edge of luxury experiences.

With a pristine oceanfront setting, Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai is a stylish urban resort overlooking the clear blue waters of the Arabian Gulf and Dubai’s glittering skyline, which is dominated by Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world. The hotel's beachfront location and open‑air facilities are designed to bring a new level of relaxed luxury to the city.

As Commis 1, Tasca Kitchen, you will beresponsiblefor the following duties:

• Washes and peels ingredients in order for them to be used in the production of dishes.
• Ensure that all mise en place is prepared to the highest quality as per standards set by the superiors.
• Ensure the set up and replenishment of buffets.
• Assist superiors in the pickup of requisition and in organizing it in the corresponding storage.
• Inform superior of ingredient quantities when the stock levels are low and ensures there are always enough for the day to day usage.
• Store ingredients in dedicated containers, making sure that they are best preserved and labelled according to standard.
• Cleans and sanitizes the working surfaces, tools, utensils and working area before and after usage as per food safety standard.
• Report cleanliness and maintenance issues of the kitchens and stewarding area to and support daily checks done by his superiors.
• Adhere to strict personal hygiene standards at all times.
• Ensure to follow through the food safety safe and sound standard set by Mandarin Oriental Hotel and in accordance’s to the UAE’s Municipality rules and regulation.
• Ensure customer satisfaction in accordance to the MOHG Legendary Quality Experiences (LQEs), the MOHG Pillars and the respective service standards of MOQA.
• Work as part of the team and assist other colleagues if required.
• Support other outlets and banquet if requested by superiors.
• Attend and participate in all required meetings and training as scheduled.
• Perform any other reasonable duties as required by the superiors.

As Commis 1, Tasca Kitchen, weexpectfrom you:

• High School qualification or equivalent.
• Degree or Higher National Diploma in Hospitality/Culinary art is preferred.
• A minimum 1 year of culinary experience working as Commis 2 in a Michelin Starred restaurant.
• Basic experience in handling and preparing food, including specialty dishes like pizza, is required.
• Ability to work long hours with a strong focus on operational excellence.
• Ability to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 15 kg without assistance.
• Basic knowledge of the kitchen tools and utensils in order to perform the specific tasks.
• Knowledge of basic food hygiene is preferred.

Our commitment to you:

• Learning & Development. Your success is our success. We craft unique learning and development programmes for various stages in your career so that you grow, continuously.
• MOstay. When you work as hard as our colleagues do, it’s important to take time off. As a member of the #MOfamily, you can stay with us wherever you go in the world. The MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and additionally attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones.
• Heath & Colleague Wellness. Finding the right work-life balance is important. Your wellbeing matters to us. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to all our colleagues, globally.
• A competitive salary and benefits packages

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