Commis Chef: Fast-Paced Kitchen Prep

Calo Inc; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 2,800 - 3,900; Full time

Job summary

Calo Inc is hiring a Commis Chef to join our Kuwait-based team. You will support kitchen operations with basic food preparation, mise en place, and ingredient handling while upholding hygiene and HACCP standards.

Experience in hospitality environments is preferred and candidates currently based in Kuwait are encouraged to apply. You will work under senior chefs and kitchen supervisors, participating in FIFO practices, stock rotation, and maintaining clean, organized stations in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Previous experience in restaurants, hotels, catering, central kitchens, or food production environments preferred
• Basic understanding of food hygiene and kitchen safety standards
• HACCP knowledge or certification is an advantage
• Currently based in Kuwait

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic food preparation including chopping, slicing, peeling, trimming, and portioning ingredients
• Support chefs with mise en place and ingredient preparation as per standardized recipes
• Assist with receiving, storing, labeling, and rotating ingredients following FIFO practices
• Help maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations, storage areas, and preparation areas
• Support stewards and kitchen helpers with cleaning duties and maintaining sanitation standards
• Ensure preparation tasks are completed efficiently and on time to support production and dispatch operations
• Follow food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards at all times
• Assist in minimizing waste through proper handling and storage of ingredients
• Support the kitchen team during busy operational periods and maintain teamwork across all sections
• Carry out any additional kitchen support duties assigned by senior chefs or supervisors

Skills

Basic food preparation

Teamwork

English communication

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Calo Inc is hiring a Commis Chef to join our Kuwait-based team. You will support kitchen operations with basic food preparation, mise en place, and ingredient handling while upholding hygiene and HACCP standards.

Experience in hospitality environments is preferred and candidates currently based in Kuwait are encouraged to apply. You will work under senior chefs and kitchen supervisors, participating in FIFO practices, stock rotation, and maintaining clean, organized stations in a fast-paced