Luxury Kitchen Commis II: Precision Prep & Service

The First Group Hospitality; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The First Group Hospitality, Dubai-based luxury hospitality management company, is seeking a Commis II to assist the culinary team with preparation, production and presentation of food to the highest standards.

You will support daily kitchen operations, maintain an organized workstation, follow recipes accurately, and contribute to smooth service for regular meals, private events and special occasions.

Qualifications

• Culinary qualification, certificate, diploma, or equivalent practical training preferred.
• Previous experience as a Commis, Kitchen Assistant, or in a professional kitchen environment is an advantage.
• Basic knowledge of food preparation, cooking methods, kitchen equipment, hygiene and sanitation.
• Understanding of food-safety, temperature-control, storage and stock-rotation procedures.
• Ability to follow recipes, instructions and established preparation standards accurately.
• Good teamwork, communication and time-management skills.
• Physically fit and able to stand for extended periods in a busy kitchen.
• Flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, public holidays and busy service periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of ingredients according to recipes, menus and instructions from senior chefs.
• Complete basic food-preparation tasks including washing, peeling, cutting, weighing, portioning, marinating and storing ingredients.
• Support the assigned section with mise en place before, during and after service.
• Follow recipes, preparation methods, portion controls, presentation guidelines and food-quality standards.
• Assist with the preparation and production of food items under supervision of senior kitchen personnel.
• Maintain a clean, organized workstation throughout the working period.
• Ensure ingredients, utensils, equipment and supplies are available when required.
• Check the quality, freshness, quantity and storage condition of ingredients.
• Follow correct food-storage, labeling, dating, stock-rotation and temperature-control procedures.
• Support the preparation of food for regular service, private functions, events and special requests.
• Work closely with Chef de Partie, Sous Chef, Kitchen Steward, Stores and F&B teams.
• Maintain high standards of personal hygiene, food safety, cleanliness and safe working practices.
• Clean and sanitize workstations, utensils, equipment and preparation areas after use.
• Use kitchen equipment safely and report damaged or malfunctioning equipment immediately.
• Minimize food waste and handle ingredients and supplies responsibly.
• Receive, organize and store food items when required.
• Follow organizational policies, health and safety procedures and instructions from senior chefs.
• Maintain discretion and professionalism when working in guest-facing or private-service areas.
• Attend briefings, training sessions and departmental meetings.
• Perform other reasonable duties assigned by management.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Education

Culinary qualification (certificate/diploma)

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

The First Group Hospitality, Dubai-based luxury hospitality management company, is seeking a Commis II to assist the culinary team with preparation, production and presentation of food to the highest standards.

You will support daily kitchen operations, maintain an organized workstation, follow recipes accurately, and contribute to smooth service for regular meals, private events and special occasions.