Commis Chef (Hot & Cold Kitchen)

1st-jobs.com; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation

Meals

Medical insurance

Annual leave + flight

Job summary

1st-jobs.com in Abu Dhabi is recruiting a Commis Chef (Hot & Cold Kitchen) to join a hospitality client. The role covers Continental and multi‑cuisine prep, salads, and main course support. You will prepare mise en place, assist both hot and cold stations, and ensure high hygiene standards.

Requirements include practical kitchen experience and good English for team communication. Accommodation, meals, medical insurance, and 30 days annual leave with a return flight are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Commis Chef or Kitchen Assistant in a hotel/restaurant setting.
• Hands-on experience in cold kitchen operations (salads, cold prep) and hot station support.
• Good command of spoken English to follow kitchen instructions and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare station mise en place for hot and cold menu items.
• Assist in Continental and multi-cuisine dishes per standard recipes.
• Manage garde manger tasks: salads, cold starters, dressings, display platters.
• Maintain hygiene, labeling and FIFO stock rotation.
• Support senior chefs during peak service hours to ensure timely dish execution.

Skills

Commis Chef experience

Cold kitchen operations

Continental & multi-cuisine prep

English communication

Job description

1st-jobs.com is currently recruiting a dedicated Commis Chef (Hot & Cold Kitchen) on behalf of a hospitality client in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

We are seeking a versatile culinary professional with experience in both hot and cold kitchen stations, specializing in Continental and multi-cuisine prep, salads, appetizers, and main course support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare station mise en place, including chopping, washing, seasoning, and prepping ingredients for both hot and cold menu items.
• Assist in preparing Continental and multi-cuisine dishes according to standard recipes and chef instructions.
• Manage cold kitchen (garde manger) tasks, including salad assembly, cold starters, dressings, and display platters.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, station sanitization, proper labeling, and FIFO stock rotation.
• Support senior chefs during peak service hours to ensure timely dish execution.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Practical experience as a Commis Chef or Kitchen Assistant in a hotel or restaurant setting.
• Hands-on experience in cold kitchen operations (salads, cold prep) and general hot station support.
• Good understanding of Continental and multi-cuisine preparation techniques.
• Good command of spoken English to follow kitchen instructions and work effectively as a team member.

Benefits & Compensation:

• Monthly salary range: AED 3,000.00 – AED 4,000.00 per month (depending on experience).
• Accommodation and meals provided per company policy.
• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage.
• 30 calendar days of annual paid leave and return flight allowance.