Commis I - Cold Kitchen

Centro Al Manhal; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 40,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Centro Al Manhal by Rotana in Abu Dhabi is seeking a passionate Commis I to join our kitchen team. You will assist in daily food preparation, support senior chefs, and help uphold high standards of quality and presentation for our guests.

You will work under supervision in a dynamic, multicultural environment, contributing to accurate mise-en-place, stock control, and cost efficiency while maintaining excellent hygiene and teamwork across shifts.

Qualifications

• Professional kitchen apprenticeship or chefs training required.
• Experience in quality establishments is preferred.
• Ability to communicate in English is essential.
• Strong culinary skills and passion for food are expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef de Partie or Demi Chef de Partie in daily operations.
• Follow menu specifications and recipes as directed by seniors.
• Keep the work area hygienic at all times per hotel rules.
• Control stock and food cost in your section.
• Prepare daily mis-en-place and kitchen production in main or satellite kitchens.
• Coordinate with other sections on cleanliness, waste control and cost efficiency.

Skills

Food preparation

English communication

Hygiene

Teamwork

Education

Professional kitchen apprenticeship

Job description

We are currently seeking for passionate and dynamic Kitchen professionals who pride themselves on their ability to deliver extraordinary levels of customer service and provide creative solutions to our guests.

This position is based at Centro Al Manhal by Rotana & Al Rawda Arjaan by Rotana.

As a Commis I you are responsible for the daily food preparation and duties assigned to meet the set standard and qualities whereby your role will include key responsibilities such as:

• Support Chef de Partie or Demi Chef de Partie in the daily operation and work
• Work according to the menu specifications by the Chef de Partie
• Keep work area at all times in hygienic conditions according to the rules set by the hotel
• Control food stock and food cost in your section
• Prepare the daily mis-en-place and food production in different sections of the main kitchen or satellites
• Follow the instructions and recommendations from the immediate Superiors to complete the daily tasks
• Ensure the highest standards and consistent quality in the daily preparation and keep up to date with the new products, recipes and preparation techniques
• Coordinate and participate with other sections of requirements, cleanliness, wastage and cost control

Skills

Education, Qualifications & Experiences

You should have a professional kitchen apprenticeship or chefs training course and previous experiences in quality establishments along with good culinary skills. The ability to communicate in English and a proven track of food preparation, presentation and preservation knowledge is an essential.

Knowledge & Competencies

The ideal candidate will be positively spirited and passionate about food and be committed to work together with the service team to deliver an amazing guest experiences every time. You are a very positive, dynamic, creative and dedicated team player with the ability to work in a multicultural environment and under difficult condition, while possessing following additional competencies:

• Understanding the Job
• Taking Responsibility
• Recognizing Differences
• Customer Focus
• Adaptability
• Teamwork