Commis (Butchery)

Calo Inc; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 47,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Calo is seeking a Commis Chef to join the Calo Kitchen in Abu Dhabi. You will work alongside Senior Chefs on meal preparation, maintenance, logistics, safety, and sanitation to support efficient kitchen operations.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in a commis or similar role, are based in the UAE, fluent in English, and understand food safety regulations. Experience in a food manufacturing facility is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience as a Commis Chef or similar role.
• Proficient in spoken and written English.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor kitchen equipment and report issues to supervisors.
• Develop culinary knowledge to support high-quality meals.
• Measure, mix, and prepare ingredients, sauces, and seasonings.
• Assess inventory levels and request replenishment when necessary.
• Plate dishes under supervision of the Chef de Partie.
• Dispose of spoiled ingredients and ensure sanitation compliance.
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude with colleagues.
• Produce high-quality dishes meeting presentation and taste standards.

Skills

English proficiency

Kitchen/Commis experience

Food safety knowledge

UAE based

Job description

Job description

About Calo

Launched in Bahrain in November of 2019, Calo is on a mission to make healthy easy. We're a team of dedicated people driving this mission by providing better, faster, and cheaper ways to access food through technology.

Role Overview

To function as a Commis Chef for the Calo Kitchen, working alongside Senior Chefs on tasks related to meal preparation, maintenance, logistics, safety, and sanitation.

Success in this role will be determined by your ability to support the kitchen's efficiency and safety while maintaining the quality of meals produced for our customers.

Main Responsibilities

• Monitor kitchen equipment and report any issues to supervisors.
• Continuously develop culinary knowledge to support the production of high-quality meals.
• Measure, mix, and prepare meal ingredients, sauces, and seasonings.
• Assess inventory levels and request replenishment when necessary.
• Plate meal items under the supervision of the Chef de Partie.
• Dispose of spoiled ingredients and ensure compliance with sanitation regulations and safety standards.
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude when working with colleagues.
• Produce high-quality dishes that meet both presentation and taste standards.

Ideal Candidate

• 1-3 years of experience as a Commis Chef or in a similar role within the hospitality or catering industry.
• Currently based in the UAE.
• Proficient in spoken and written English.
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene, health, and safety regulations.
• Previous experience in a food manufacturing facility is a plus.