Commis III / Cook Helper

Dusit Doha Hotel | Dusit Hotel & Suites - Doha; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dusit Doha Hotel is seeking a commis chef to join their culinary team. The role involves learning various cooking skills, food preparation, and maintaining high hygiene standards while working closely with senior chefs. Ideal candidates will have a vocational diploma in culinary arts and good teamwork abilities, ensuring exceptional guest experiences through quality food service.

Qualifications

• Culinary school degree preferred.
• Basic English communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure in tight conditions.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks food, maintaining high standards.
• Assists chefs with A La Carte orders and buffet presentation.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization in work areas.

Skills

Basic cooking knowledge

Food presentation

Sanitization knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Education

High Vocational diploma

Culinary school degree

Job description

Job Description

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Working as a commis chef involves learning a variety of skills quickly and practicing them in real tasks in the kitchen.
• Performs basic food preparation, cooks, and serves delegated food items, ensuring high quality and adherence to standards for presentation and preparation.
• Prepares appetizers, meat, and vegetables for entrees, assisting with proper food presentation.
• Maintains a clean, hygienic, and tidy work area at all times.
• Observes and tastes food during cooking, sampling all prepared food.
• Controls cooking appliance temperatures, fries, and cooks simple hot food items.
• Assists Chef de Partie and Demi Chef de Partie with A La Carte orders.
• Learn how to refill and maintain an attractive buffet table during operation hours.
• Helps senior chefs with opening and closing food outlets, including food storage.
• Ensures proper handling and maintenance of equipment.
• Receives constructive criticism gracefully and follows orders effectively.
• Maintains punctuality and reports directly to the Supervisor.
• Maintains grooming standards at all times, whether in public or back areas.
• Reports incidents, guest complaints, losses, or breakages to superiors.
• Assists colleagues across departments to foster teamwork and hotel success.
• Attends daily pre-meal briefings, debriefings, and training sessions organized by the hotel.
• Performs additional tasks as assigned by superiors.

Report Line & Communication

• Assists the Head Chef in ensuring culinary standards comply with hotel policies and standards.
• Maintains good relationships with colleagues and other departments.

Others

• Engages in continuous learning through personal development plans (IDP).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Accountabilities

• Represents Dusit’s brand and values, delivering exceptional guest experiences and promoting Thai graciousness.

Company’s Culture

• Embraces and communicates the company’s vision, mission, and values, leading by example and cascading these to subordinates. "Proud to belong and to contribute."

Confidentiality

• Ensures confidentiality and secure storage of all intellectual property and data, adhering to hotel policies. Maintains confidentiality of hotel, customer, and staff information during and after employment.

Job Requirements

• Minimum education of High Vocational diploma; culinary school degree preferred.
• Knowledge of cooking, food presentation, and sanitization is essential.
• Basic English communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and within tight time and space constraints.
• Quick learner, team player, with good interpersonal skills.