Commis (All Day Dining)

InterContinental Hotels Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

InterContinental Hotels Group in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a kitchen team member to prepare visually appealing and delicious meals, upholding high standards.

You will manage the kitchen workspace, oversee supplies and equipment, and assist guests with queries. The role requires physical stamina, flexibility for night/weekend shifts, and adherence to local food-safety laws. Uniforms are provided and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift, push and pull up to 23 kg (50 lbs) safely.
• Good reading, writing and basic maths skills.
• Willingness to work night, weekend and holiday shifts.
• Compliance with local food handling laws and alcohol serving rules; fluent in local language.
• Strong communication: warm, welcoming, easy to talk to.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals with attention to presentation and taste.
• Manage kitchen supplies and equipment to reduce waste.
• Report unsafe equipment or low supplies to supervisor.
• Follow safety procedures and wear protective equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness to meet local hygiene laws.
• Assist with washing up and other kitchen duties as needed.
• Assist guests with queries or provide food-related advice.
• Wear uniform with pride and be ready for ad-hoc duties as required.

Skills

Physical strength

Literacy

Flexibility

Compliance

Communication

Job description

Your Day To Day

• Make each meal a feast for the eyes and treat for the taste buds. With your own signature flare, you’ll turn our high standards into memorable meals for every guest.
• Own your kitchen – keep on top of supplies and equipment, and minimise waste.
• Tell your supervisor or duty manager about any unsafe equipment, low supplies or safety incidents.
• Help create a safe space by following our safety procedures and wearing necessary protective equipment.
• Be cleaner than clean – meet or exceed local cleanliness and hygiene laws.
• Help with washing up and other kitchen duties when needed.
• Give guests a better experience by helping with any queries or advice.
• Wear your uniform with pride.
• Take on other ad-hoc duties when the whole team needs to pull together.

What We Need From You

• Strong – sometimes you’ll need to lift, push and pull big objects up to 50lbs (23 kg). This can involve bending and kneeling.
• Literate – you’ll need a good grasp of reading, writing and basic maths.
• Flexible – night, weekend and holiday shifts are all part of the job.
• Compliant – as well as meeting local laws on food handling and serving alcohol, you’ll be above the minimum age required and fluent in the local language.
• Articulate – a great communicator, you’ll be warm, welcoming and easy to talk to.