Commis I - Asian Cuisine: Fast-Paced Kitchen Growth

Accor Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 27,900 - 39,060; Full time

Job summary

Accor Group in Dubai invites applications for Commis I - Asian Cuisine. The role supports the culinary team in delivering well-presented Asian dishes, handling prep work, following recipes, and maintaining a clean workstation during all service periods.

This entry-level position offers practical learning under senior chefs, exposure to hotel kitchen operations, focus on food safety, portion control, and teamwork in a fast-paced, high-volume environment in Dubai's hospitality sector.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a hotel, restaurant, catering operation, or other professional kitchen is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of Asian cuisine preparation, ingredients, and cooking methods is desirable.
• Strong knife handling ability and confidence with routine food preparation tasks.
• Familiarity with kitchen hygiene, allergen awareness, food storage, and sanitation standards.
• Current food safety certification is preferred.
• Ability to follow recipes, instructions, and portion requirements carefully.
• Good organization and time management in a high-volume kitchen setting.
• Consistent attention to food quality, presentation, cleanliness, and detail.
• Willingness to learn from senior chefs and apply feedback during daily operations.
• Reliable teamwork and clear communication with culinary and service colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, wash, cut, measure, and portion ingredients required for Asian cuisine dishes.
• Follow standardized recipes, chef instructions, portion controls, and presentation specifications.
• Assist senior chefs with cooking, garnishing, and plating menu items accurately.
• Use woks, steamers, fryers, knives, and other kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Organize the assigned workstation before service and keep it clean throughout the shift.
• Support timely order completion during busy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and event services.
• Check ingredient freshness and report quality concerns or shortages to the supervising chef.
• Apply safe food handling, temperature control, storage, sanitation, and personal hygiene procedures.
• Label, date, store, and rotate ingredients to reduce waste and protect product quality.
• Assist with stock counts, inventory control, and correct storage of incoming supplies.
• Coordinate with cooks, chefs, stewards, and service colleagues to maintain an efficient workflow.
• Clean tools, surfaces, equipment, and preparation areas according to the kitchen schedule.
• Report damaged equipment, unsafe conditions, and maintenance needs promptly.
• Continue learning Asian preparation methods, ingredients, seasoning techniques, and plating practices.
• Carry out additional culinary duties assigned by the head chef or kitchen management.

Skills

Asian cuisine preparation

Ingredient portioning

Knife handling

Wok cooking

Steaming techniques

Frying techniques

Food plating

Recipe compliance

Portion control

Food safety

Kitchen hygiene

Temperature control

Stock rotation

Ingredient storage

Inventory support

Waste reduction

Commercial kitchen equipment

Meal service coordination

Workstation organization

High-volume kitchen operations

Job description

Accor Group in Dubai invites applications for Commis I - Asian Cuisine. The role supports the culinary team in delivering well-presented Asian dishes, handling prep work, following recipes, and maintaining a clean workstation during all service periods.

This entry-level position offers practical learning under senior chefs, exposure to hotel kitchen operations, focus on food safety, portion control, and teamwork in a fast-paced, high-volume environment in Dubai's hospitality sector.