commis

The Prestige Hotel; Penang; On-site; MYR 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus

Public holidays

Annual leave

Birthday leave

Duty meals and OC

Uniform and laundry provided

Insurance and medical coverage

Discounted room stay

Employee referral program

Job summary

The Prestige Hotel on Penang Island is hiring a Commis to join a dynamic kitchen team. This full-time role offers hands-on experience under senior chefs, assisting with food preparation, cooking techniques, and kitchen operations in a busy hotel environment.

Fresh graduates are welcome, with a culinary qualification or training preferred. You’ll work to high standards of food safety, hygiene, and teamwork to support a smooth service during peak periods.

Qualifications

• Fresh graduates welcomed.
• Relevant culinary qualification or training (such as a certificate in hospitality or culinary arts) or equivalent practical experience.
• Demonstrated passion for cooking and the hospitality industry.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Good communication skills and willingness to take direction from senior staff.
• Team player mentality with a positive and professional attitude.
• Basic knowledge of different cuisines and cooking methods.
• Time management skills and reliability in attendance.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and prepping ingredients including washing, peeling, chopping and portioning of vegetables, meats and other food items.
• Assisting senior chefs in the preparation and cooking of dishes according to established recipes and standards.
• Operating kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, including ovens, grills, fryers and other cooking apparatus.
• Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards throughout the kitchen, including workstations, utensils and cooking surfaces.
• Following food safety and sanitation regulations at all times.
• Supporting the plating and presentation of dishes to ensure consistency with hotel standards.
• Assisting with inventory management and reporting on stock levels.
• Working collaboratively with other kitchen staff to ensure smooth service during busy periods.
• Learning new cooking techniques and recipes under the mentorship of experienced chefs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Food safety

Team player

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Certificate in Hospitality or Culinary Arts

Job description

About the role

The Prestige Hotel is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Commis to join our dynamic kitchen team on Penang Island. This is a full-time position offering an excellent opportunity to develop your culinary skills in a professional hospitality environment. As a Commis, you will work under the guidance of senior chefs, assisting with food preparation, cooking techniques, and kitchen operations whilst gaining valuable hands-on experience in a busy hotel kitchen.

Key responsibilities

Preparing and prepping ingredients including washing, peeling, chopping and portioning of vegetables, meats and other food items

Assisting senior chefs in the preparation and cooking of dishes according to established recipes and standards

Operating kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, including ovens, grills, fryers and other cooking apparatus

Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards throughout the kitchen, including workstations, utensils and cooking surfaces

Following food safety and sanitation regulations at all times

Supporting the plating and presentation of dishes to ensure consistency with hotel standards

Assisting with inventory management and reporting on stock levels

Working collaboratively with other kitchen staff to ensure smooth service during busy periods

Learning new cooking techniques and recipes under the mentorship of experienced chefs

What we’re looking for

Fresh graduates welcomed

Relevant culinary qualification or training (such as a certificate in hospitality or culinary arts) or equivalent practical experience

Demonstrated passion for cooking and the hospitality industry

Strong attention to detail and commitment to food safety and hygiene standards

Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment

Good communication skills and willingness to take direction from senior staff

Team player mentality with a positive and professional attitude

Basic knowledge of different cuisines and cooking methods

Time management skills and reliability in attendance

What we offer

A great experience in the niche market of premium Design Hotel

Monthly bonuses

Public holidays

Annual leave

Birthday leave

Duty meals and OC

Uniform and laundry provided

Insurance and medical coverage

Discounted room stay

Employee referral program