Commis I Hot Kitchen

YOSH; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

YOSH in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced South Indian Chef specialized in traditional and contemporary dishes. You will prepare and cook hot dishes, assist with mise en place, and support senior chefs to ensure smooth kitchen operations.

The role requires strong fundamentals in cooking techniques, attention to hygiene, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, multicultural environment. Shifts may include weekends and public holidays in a busy hospitality setting in the UAE.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years experience in a hot kitchen environment, ideally in high-end hotels, restaurants, or private residences.
• Strong foundation in basic cooking techniques such as sautéing, roasting, grilling and boiling.
• Understanding of kitchen safety, HACCP procedures and allergen awareness.
• Keen attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to follow instructions precisely.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook hot dishes according to menu specifications and quality standards.
• Assist mise en place, portioning, and assembly of menu items for service in the hot kitchen.
• Support senior chefs in efficient kitchen operations.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation and hygiene at all times.
• Keep workstations clean, organized, and presentable.

Skills

South Indian

Sautéing basics

Job description

Position Overview:

We are looking for an experienced South Indian Chef specializing in traditional and contemporary dishes

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook hot dishes such as sauces soups main courses and accompaniments according to menu specifications and quality standards.
• Assist in mise en place portioning ingredients and assembly of menu items for service within the hot kitchen section.
• Support Chef de Partie and other senior chefs in the efficient running of kitchen operations.
• Maintain strict compliance with food safety sanitation and hygiene regulations at all times.
• Ensure all kitchen equipment is used safely and correctly; report defects or hazards as required.
• Keep workstations hot kitchen areas equipment and storage areas clean organised and presentable.
• Adhere to recipe guidelines portion control measures and wastage minimisation policies.
• Participate in kitchen training daily briefings and development sessions as directed by senior management.
• Assist with stock rotation labelling and day-to-day inventory management for hot kitchen ingredients.

Required Skills & Experience Hot Kitchen Culinary Recruitment

• Minimum1-2 years experience in a hot kitchen environment ideally within high-end hotels restaurants or private residences.
• Strong foundation in basic cooking techniques such as sautéing roasting grilling and boiling.
• Understanding of kitchen safety HACCP procedures and allergen awareness.
• Keen attention to detail excellent organisational skills and ability to follow instructions precisely.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced multicultural team environment.
• Flexible professional attitude with a willingness to work shifts weekends and public holidays as required.
• Good spoken English; additional language skills are an advantage.