Commis III / Cook HelperFilled

Dusit Thani Dubai; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel in Abu Dhabi is seeking a commis chef who will learn and practice various kitchen skills. The role involves food preparation, cooking, and maintaining high standards of hygiene and presentation. Ideal candidates will have a culinary background and good interpersonal skills, contributing to a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum high vocational diploma; culinary school degree is preferable.
• Knowledgeable in cooking, food presentation, and sanitization.
• Basic English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic food preparation, cooks, and serves food items.
• Maintains a clean, hygienic, and organized work area.
• Assists Chef de Partie with A La Carte orders.

Skills

Cooking

Food Presentation

Teamwork

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High Vocational Diploma

Culinary School Degree

Job description

Job Description

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Working as a commis chef involves learning various skills quickly and practicing them through actual tasks in the kitchen.
• Performs basic food preparation, cooks, and serves delegated food items, ensuring high quality and adherence to presentation standards.
• Prepares appetizers, meat, and vegetables for entrees, assisting with food presentation.
• Maintains a clean, hygienic, and organized work area at all times.
• Samples and tastes food during cooking to ensure quality.
• 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.
• Refills and maintains an attractive buffet table during service hours.
• Assists senior chefs in opening and closing food outlets, including food storage.
• Handles and maintains equipment properly.
• Receives constructive criticism gracefully and follows orders effectively.
• Maintains punctuality and reports directly to the Supervisor.
• Adheres to grooming standards whether in public or back areas.
• Reports incidents, guest complaints, lost and found items, breakages, and losses to superiors.
• Supports colleagues across departments to foster teamwork and hotel success.
• Attends daily pre-meal briefings, debriefings, and training sessions organized by the hotel.
• Performs other 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 own IDP.
• Performs any other duties assigned by superiors.

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 databases, adhering to hotel policies on internet and email use. Keeps hotel, customer, and staff information confidential during and after employment.

Job Requirements

• Minimum high vocational diploma; culinary school degree is preferable.
• Knowledgeable in cooking, food presentation, and sanitization.
• Basic English communication skills.
• Works well under pressure and within tight time and space constraints.
• Quick learner, team player, with good interpersonal skills.