Commis (Asian Cuisine)

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Accor in Chennai, India, is seeking a detail-oriented Commis to join our Asian cuisine team. You will support senior staff, prepare ingredients, and help maintain kitchen standards.

The role offers hands-on experience with authentic Asian cooking techniques, opportunities to grow in a fast-paced kitchen, and collaboration with a committed team of professionals at Accor.

Qualifications

• Basic knife skills and food prep techniques.
• Knowledge of Asian cooking methods (stir-fry, steam, wok).
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately.
• Physically fit to work in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Experience in a kitchen preferred.
• Food safety certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and portion ingredients according to recipes.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely (woks, steamers, fryers).
• Maintain food safety, storage, temperature control.
• Follow recipes for consistent dish quality.
• Assist senior chefs during service.
• Organize mise en place for stations.
• Support kitchen team and communicate effectively.
• Monitor inventory and report shortages.
• Clean and sanitize stations and tools.
• Contribute to a safe, organized kitchen environment.

Skills

Knife skills

Asian cuisine knowledge

Food safety & hygiene

Follow recipes

Multitasking

Teamwork & communication

Stamina

Time management

Kitchen experience

Food safety certification

Tools

Woks

Steamer

Fryer

Job description

"Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/
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Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented and organized Commis to join our culinary team at our Asian cuisine restaurant in Chennai, India. As a Commis, you will work under the guidance of senior kitchen staff to prepare ingredients, maintain kitchen standards, and support the smooth operation of our kitchen brigade. This is an excellent opportunity to launch your culinary career while developing expertise in authentic Asian cooking techniques.

• Prepare and portion ingredients for cooking, including washing, peeling, chopping, and slicing vegetables, proteins, and other components according to standardized recipes
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, including woks, steamers, fryers, and other specialized Asian cooking tools
• Maintain strict food safety and hygiene standards, including proper food storage, temperature control, and sanitation practices
• Follow recipes and cooking instructions precisely to ensure consistency and quality of dishes
• Assist senior chefs with food preparation during service, working efficiently to meet timing requirements
• Organize and maintain mise en place (preparation of ingredients and tools) for assigned stations
• Support the kitchen team in a collaborative manner, communicating effectively with colleagues to ensure smooth workflow
• Monitor inventory levels and report shortages to supervisors
• Clean and sanitize kitchen workstations, equipment, and utensils according to established protocols
• Contribute to maintaining a safe and organized kitchen environment

Qualifications

• Basic knife skills and food preparation techniques
• Knowledge of Asian cuisine cooking methods (stir-frying, steaming, wok cooking, etc.)
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene standards
• Ability to follow recipes and detailed instructions accurately
• Physical stamina to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Familiarity with Asian ingredients, spices, and flavor profiles (preferred)
• Previous kitchen or culinary experience (preferred)
• Food handling or food safety certification (preferred)

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