Commis I (Pan Asian Cuisine)

AccorHotels Middle East; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

AccorHotels Middle East is seeking a skilled Commis I (Pan Asia Cuisine) to support high-volume buffet, live stations, and fine dining with focus on East and Southeast Asian standards. The role emphasizes high-quality food, hygiene, and presentation within a busy hotel kitchen.

Candidate should have culinary training and proven hands-on experience in Pan Asia cuisine, with strong HACCP knowledge and the ability to follow standardized recipes in a diverse team environment.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or professional culinary certification preferred.
• Proven experience as a Commis I or similar role in a 4- or 5-star hotel, resort, or large-scale catering operation.
• Good knowledge of Pan Asia Cuisine.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, HACCP standards, and proper food handling procedures.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes, maintain food quality, and work efficiently in a multicultural kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain consistency in food taste, quality, portion control, and presentation.
• Ensure timely food preparation and replenishment during cafeteria service.
• Follow food safety, hygiene, HACCP, and proper food storage standards.
• Monitor stock rotation, minimize food waste, and maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.
• Work closely with the kitchen team to ensure efficient operations and a high-quality dining experience for guests.

Skills

Wok & high heat

Sushi bar management

Dim sum

Curries & marinades

Recipe following

Education

Culinary degree or certification

Job description

Job description

Company Description

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We are looking for a skilled, motivated, and detail-oriented Commis I (Pan Asia Cuisine) with knowledge of all aspects of Asian culinary operation live station, high volume buffet, fine dinning with the knowledge of East Asian & Southeast Asian, while maintaining high standards of food quality, hygiene, and presentation.

• Possess Culinary excellence in:

1. Wok & high heat execution : able to master high heat-temperature wok stations, managing stir-fries, deep frying, braising and sauce emulsification under continuous heat.
2. Sushi and ra bar management: overseeing raw fish handling, knife technique, rice seasoning for sushi with temperature and acidity level, and strict raw protein sanitation.
3. Broth, stock and dim sum: direct production of long simmered broths and delicate steamed or fried dim sum
4. Curries and marina: formulate authentic Thai curry paste, satay, marinades, dipping sauces and glazing lacquers.

• Maintain consistency in food taste, quality, portion control, and presentation.
• Ensure timely food preparation and replenishment during cafeteria service.
• Follow food safety, hygiene, HACCP, and proper food storage standards.
• Monitor stock rotation, minimize food waste, and maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.
• Work closely with the kitchen team to ensure efficient operations and a high-quality dining experience for guests.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or professional culinary certification preferred.
• Proven experience as a Commis I or similar role in a 4-star or 5-star hotel, resort, or large-scale catering operation.
• Good knowledge of Pan Asia Cuisine.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, HACCP standards, and proper food handling procedures.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes, maintain food quality, and work efficiently in a multicultural kitchen team.

Additional Language is an added advantage.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/
Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS