Commis Chef

Bateel International; Dubai; On-site; AED 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Bateel International in Dubai, UAE seeks a Commis Chef to support kitchen operations, preparing food, maintaining hygiene, and upholding brand standards. You will work under the Assistant Restaurant Manager, ensuring quality, safety, and timely service for all shifts.

The role requires at least 2 years in hospitality and fluency in English, with focus on cleanliness, teamwork, and adherence to local health guidelines. A high school diploma is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Certificate or Diploma required.
• Occupational Health Card to be maintained.
• Minimum 2 years’ hospitality experience in similar roles.
• Proficiency in verbal and written English language.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food per recipes, standards and checklists.
• Ensure freshness and proper storage of ingredients.
• Complete shift checklists and production lists when needed.
• Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves and fryers.
• Assist in catering or events as required.
• Minimise spoilage and control portions.
• Monitor equipment condition and report issues.
• Maintain hygiene, sanitation and safety in all areas.
• Uphold Bateel brand standards and appearance.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High School Certificate/Diploma

Occupational Health Card

Job description

Commis Chef - Dubai, UAE

Reports to: Assistant Restaurant Manager

Job Purpose:

Supports the overall kitchen operation through the preparation of food for service in his/her designated kitchen section.They will adhere to Bateel culinary and kitchen standards including; the maintenance and cleanliness of kitchen equipment as well as upholding all aspects of health and safety pertaining to back of house operations.

Key Accountabilities:

Service and Operations

• Prepares and cooks food/ ingredients as per requisitions, according to the SLA, recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist.
• Ensures freshness and suitability of products used by the section.
• Complete all required checklists for each shift and makes daily production lists for his/her section in absence of the Chef de Partie.
• Operates kitchen equipment and tools; ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers.
• Participates in food preparations for catering, special events or lunch/ dinner services as required.

Inventory and Cost Controls

• Strives to minimise spoilage, waste, proper storage and exercising strict portion control as per operating procedure.

Maintenance

• To monitor the maintenance and serviceability of kitchen tools and equipment and to elevate issues to their superior.

Hygiene, Health and Safety

• Responsible for the health, safety and welfare of all guests, colleagues and self at all the times.
• With no exception will strictly comply with all hygiene, sanitation and food safety guidelines as laid out by the Company, in line with local Country Laws, and regulations.
• Strictly maintains cleanliness and sanitation in all assigned areas, including refrigerators and freezers.
• Reports accident, injuries hazards and unsafe working conditions to their superior.

Brand Standards

• To act as a Bateel brand ambassador inside and outside of work.
• Working to uphold quality and pride in their work, themselves and their Café; reports to duty punctually, wearing the correct, clean uniform and adhering to grooming standards.

Qualification and Licenses requirement:

• High School Certificates/Diploma
• Occupational Health Card

Skills

Experience requirement:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in hospitality industry handling similar positions
• Proficiency in both verbal and written English Language