Commis

Novotel Hotels; Khordha; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted hotel rates

Learning & development programs

Career growth opportunities

CSR & ESG involvement

Job summary

Novotel Kolkata Hotel & Residences is seeking a Kitchen Commis who will assist the Production team in food preparation and related duties in the Kitchen. The role involves following the direction of the Executive Sous Chef / Executive Chef and Chef de Partie to maintain quality, hygiene, and cost efficiency across all kitchen sections.

You will be responsible for supporting a busy hotel kitchen, upholding hygiene standards, and liaising with catering and stewarding teams to ensure events run

Qualifications

• Experience in large-scale kitchen operations and food preparation.
• Knowledge of HACCP and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist Production team in food preparation and related duties in the Kitchen.
• Follow directions from Executive Sous Chef / Executive Chef or Chef de Partie in any section of the kitchen.
• Maintain hygiene, recipes, methods and instructions from chefs; ensure cost effectiveness and reduce waste.

Job description

Company Description

We are more than 230,000 hospitality experts placing people at the heart of what we do, creating emotion for our guests, and nurturing passion for service and achievement beyond limits. Building on the strength of our teams and of our integrated ecosystem of leading brands, personalized services and expert solutions, we break new ground to reimagine hospitality and inspire new ways to experience the world.

Job Description

• Duties include assisting the Production team in food preparation and performing related duties in the Kitchen.
• Responsible for the work assigned by Executive Sous Chef, Executive Chef or Chef de Partie in any section of the kitchen as per the standards.
• Ensure to perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Ensure HACCP procedures are followed and clear records are kept at all times.
• Exceed guest expectations in quality and service of food products
• Any matter which may affect the interests of hotel should be brought to the attention of the Management.
• Provide effective support to the team to enable them to provide a range of effective and efficient services.
• Ensure to exceed guest expectations in quality and service of the food products.
• Cooperate with staff in each section as assigned by the Executive Chef to ensure the proper use of equipment and efficient completion of all tasks.
• Maintain personal grooming and hygiene to ensure standards are maintained.
• Liaise with the Catering and Stewarding Departments in a professional manner to ensure event objectives are achieved and standards are maintained at all times.
• Identify optimal and cost-effective use of the resources.
• Facilitate the stock take and stock rotation for the assigned section.
• Monitor the operation to ensure that food wastage is minimized and to maintain cost effectiveness and profitability in all areas.
• Adhere to all recipes, methods and instructions from the Executive Chef / Executive Sous Chef.
• Ensure that company and statutory hygiene standards are maintained.
• Ensure that the preparation and presentation of food complies with the standards.
• Responsible for the production, preparation and presentation of all food items, in the assigned function, to ensure highest quality at all times.
• Ensure to maintain appropriate grooming standards, hygiene and code of conduct.
• Coordinate operations with Department Coordinators, Supervisors and other Departmental Managers to ensure operational readiness, efficiency in resource utilization, and the prompt delivery of services.
• Ensure to to prevent the use of contaminated products in any process of food preparation.
• To ensure that the assigned Kitchen areas, equipments and utensils are always kept as per the standards.
• Ensure to adhere to Novotel Kolkata Hotel & Residences policies and procedures at all times.
• Handle additional responsibilities as and when delegated by the Management.

Additional Information

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates at Accor hotels worldwide.
• Develop your talent through Accor's learning programs.
• Opportunity to grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to contribute to the community and make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) activities.