Commis II: Culinary Prep, Service & High-Volume Support

Accor Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 27,900 - 44,640; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Academies training

Staff hotel discounts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Accor is hiring a Commis II - Culinary Preparation and Service in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to support senior chefs with ingredient preparation, dish production, buffet service and food-safety controls in a bustling kitchen.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in a professional kitchen, a hotel/culinary diploma, and knowledge of HACCP. The role offers full-time hours at Novotel and Adagio Premium Dubai Al Barsha with opportunities to develop skills within Accor's culinary teams.

Qualifications

• One to three years of hands-on experience in a professional kitchen.
• Diploma or degree in Hotel Management or Culinary Arts preferred.
• Knowledge of HACCP principles or equivalent food-safety training.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients by washing, cutting, chopping, marinating and grinding spices.
• Follow standardized recipes and preparation instructions with accuracy.
• Assist the Chef de Partie and senior chefs with cooking and plate preparation.
• Apply approved portion-control standards to maintain quality and cost consistency.
• Inspect ingredients for freshness, appearance and suitability before use.
• Report damaged, expired or poor-quality products to the supervising chef.
• Label, date and store food products in the correct locations.
• Rotate stock according to the first-in, first-out method.
• Maintain HACCP requirements and local food-safety regulations.
• Keep preparation surfaces, utensils and assigned kitchen areas clean and sanitized.
• Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and according to instructions.
• Support senior chefs during busy meal periods and changing service demands.
• Assist with buffet preparation, replenishment and live cooking activities.
• Maintain approved taste, portion and presentation standards for completed dishes.
• Reduce unnecessary waste through careful handling and proper storage of ingredients.
• Communicate clearly with culinary colleagues to keep production flowing efficiently.
• Follow grooming, attendance, discipline and professional-conduct requirements.

Skills

Ingredient preparation

Basic cooking techniques

Standardized recipe execution

Portion control

HACCP compliance

Food hygiene and sanitation

FIFO stock rotation

Food labelling and storage

Kitchen equipment operation

Buffet preparation

Live kitchen assistance

Dish presentation

Food-waste reduction

Kitchen teamwork

Task organization

High-volume service support

Education

Diploma/degree in Hotel Management or Culinary Arts

Job description

Accor is hiring a Commis II - Culinary Preparation and Service in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to support senior chefs with ingredient preparation, dish production, buffet service and food-safety controls in a bustling kitchen.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in a professional kitchen, a hotel/culinary diploma, and knowledge of HACCP. The role offers full-time hours at Novotel and Adagio Premium Dubai Al Barsha with opportunities to develop skills within Accor's culinary teams.