Commis (Ref No.: CAT-COMS-0002-JDB-20261006)

Matilda & War Memorial Hospital; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 201,000 - 268,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Job summary

Matilda & War Memorial Hospital is seeking a dedicated kitchen assistant to support cooking teams in ingredients preparation and safe handling of food. You will help chefs maintain hygiene, assist with logistics across stations, and learn culinary techniques for daily hospital operations.

The role requires a diploma or vocational culinary training and 1–3 years of relevant experience, preferably in hotels or private hospitals. A competitive remuneration package is offered.

Qualifications

• Diploma or vocational training or culinary school certificate.
• 1-3 years’ relevant experience in western/Chinese kitchen settings.
• Proactive and well organized with attention to details.

Responsibilities

• Support cooking teams in ingredients and food preparation.
• Adhere to goods preservation standards and proper handling.
• Assist chefs to maintain hygiene, safety and clean work areas.
• Provide backup support to cleaning / cashier / meal delivery teams.
• Support kitchen logistics across stations during busy service hours.
• Prepare food expiry labels and check expiry dates and replenishment.
• Provide administrative support to the Chief Chef when needed.
• Learn culinary techniques to support daily operations.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Works well in fast-paced environment

Education

Diploma or vocational training in culinary

Job description

Supporting cooking teams in ingredients and food preparation, e.g. washing, peeling, chopping, dice-cutting, slicing, etc.

Adhering to goods preservation standard for proper handling of all food materials / products at the right place and right temperature for goods receiving, storage and sanitation

Supporting chefs in ensuring hygiene, food safety and correct use of equipment and utensils and maintaining a clean, organized, and safe workplace in compliance with statutory / Hospital standards

Providing ad-hoc support to cleaning / cashier / meal delivery team when needed

Providing logistics support across various kitchen stations (hot, cold, pastry, etc.) when needed during busy service hours

Preparing food expiry labels, conducting periodic checks of expiry dates and replenishment

Providing operational / administrative support to Chief Chef when needed

Learning fundamental culinary knowledge / techniques to better support daily operation of the Department and personal development

Entry Requirements

Diploma or vocational training or culinary school certificate, or equivalent

1 - 3 years’ relevant experience / knowledge in western / Chinese kitchen setting (preferably gained from hotels / private hospitals)

Proactive and well organized with attention to details

Good team player, able to work in fast pace & dynamic environment, & communicate with kitchen staff

More experienced candidates may be considered for appropriate position

We offer a competitive remuneration package.

Sheung Wan, Central and Western District, HK