Commis Chef

Destination Hotels; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Destination Hotels is looking for a Commis Chef/Kitchen Assistant to join our UAE kitchen team. You will assist in food preparation and presentation while maintaining high standards and working closely with senior chefs.

The role requires basic cooking knowledge, flexibility to work shifts, and a strong commitment to hygiene and safety within a busy hotel kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Commis Chef or Kitchen Assistant.
• Basic knowledge of food preparation and cooking techniques.
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, cooking, and presentation of food according to hotel recipes and standards.
• Ensure all food is prepared and served in a timely manner.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in the kitchen at all times.
• Follow food safety, HACCP, and hygiene procedures.
• Support senior chefs in daily kitchen operations.
• Properly store, label, and handle ingredients and food products.
• Monitor stock levels and inform supervisors of shortages.
• Minimize food wastage and maintain cost-control practices.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is used correctly and reported if damaged.
• Work effectively as part of a team and support colleagues when required.

Skills

Food prep basics

Teamwork

Job description

Summary

Main Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation, cooking, and presentation of food according to hotel recipes and standards.
• Ensure all food is prepared and served in a timely manner.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in the kitchen at all times.
• Follow food safety, HACCP, and hygiene procedures.
• Support senior chefs in daily kitchen operations.
• Properly store, label, and handle ingredients and food products.
• Monitor stock levels and inform supervisors of shortages.
• Minimize food wastage and maintain cost-control practices.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is used correctly and reported if damaged.
• Work effectively as part of a team and support colleagues when required.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Commis Chef or Kitchen Assistant.
• Basic knowledge of food preparation and cooking techniques.
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.