Commis Chef

Apparel Group - UAE; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 4,700 - 6,500; Full time

Job summary

This kitchen role supports the senior cook in daily food preparation and section production. You will help gather ingredients, set up mise-en-place, and ensure all tasks align with hygiene rules and procedural standards.

You are expected to participate in training and help maintain equipment and cost controls while supporting management directives. Working in a busy kitchen, you will contribute to consistent food quality and smooth operations by following established procedures and maintaining

Qualifications

• Basic kitchen preparation and mise-en-place responsibilities.
• Knowledge of hygiene and sanitation practices in a kitchen.
• Willingness to participate in training and keep records of new recipes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Cooperates and works with the senior cook in producing food in his section.
• Assist the senior cook in performing duties efficiently.
• Collect required food items from stores and butchery.
• Prepare mise-en-place according to section head directions.
• Follow hygiene and sanitation rules in the kitchen.
• Attend training classes and maintain records of new recipes and procedures.
• Maintain equipment in good, clean condition and arrange repairs/maintenance.
• Control waste to maintain food cost within budget without compromising standards.
• Perform any other duties assigned by management.

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION OBJECTIVE

Responsible for the basic preparation in a given section in the kitchen.

Key Responsibilities

• Cooperates and works together with the senior cook in the production of food in his section.
• To assist the senior cook in performing his /her duties efficiently.
• To collect required food items from the stores and the butchery.
• Preparing mise-en-place according to direction given by the section head.
• To follow the rules and regulations of hygiene and sanitation in the kitchen
• Following and attending training classes and keeps records of new recipes and cooking procedures.
• Maintains equipment in good, clean conditions and ensures repairs and maintenance are regularly carried out.
• To Maintain food cost within the budget by controlling waste without compromising standards
• Performs any other duties, which may be allocated from time to time

Health, Safety and Security

• Maintain the required standard of operational hygiene according to cleaning rotas at all times.
• Be aware of the Restaurant policies and procedures relating to health, hygiene, and fire life safety and ensure your direct reports do the same.
• Familiarize with emergency exits and evacuation procedures.

General

• Comply with the company's corporate code of conduct.
• Familiarize yourself with the company values and model desired behaviors.
• Perform tasks as directed by the Management in pursuit of the achievement of business goals.