Commis de Cuisine

IHG Hotels & Resorts; George Town; On-site; MYR 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

IHG Hotels & Resorts in Penang invites kitchen staff to join a dynamic team focused on delivering high-quality dining experiences. You will assist with cooking and food preparation, follow standardized recipes, and maintain cleanliness and safety across work areas.

Responsibilities include maintaining hygiene, handling stock FIFO, and collaborating with Engineering, Stewarding, and Hygiene teams to uphold IHG standards and food philosophy.

Qualifications

• Basic culinary training or certification preferred.
• Previous kitchen experience an advantage but not essential.
• Willingness to learn and develop culinary skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic food preparation and cooking as directed.
• Follow standardized recipes, portion control, and kitchen procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of workstations and equipment.
• Comply with IHG standards, HACCP, and local health regulations.
• Assist in receiving, storing, and rotating stock (FIFO).
• Use kitchen equipment safely and report any defects or safety issues.
• Support the kitchen team to ensure smooth daily operations.

Skills

Basic food handling

Hygiene awareness

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Cost control

Cross-department collaboration

Education

Basic culinary training or certification

Job description

Your day to day

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with basic food preparation and cooking as directed.
• Follow standardized recipes, portion control, and kitchen procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of workstations and equipment.
• Comply with IHG standards, HACCP, and local health regulations.
• Assist in receiving, storing, and rotating stock (FIFO).
• Use kitchen equipment safely and report any defects or safety issues.
• Support the kitchen team to ensure smooth daily operations.

Qualifications

• Basic culinary training or certification preferred.
• Previous kitchen experience an advantage but not essential.
• Willingness to learn and develop culinary skills.

Skills & Competencies

• Basic food handling knowledge
• Good hygiene and safety awareness
• Teamwork and positive attitude
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Maintain your department's consistency through the continuous improvement of the quality of raw and processed ingredients, as well as all relevant costs and expenses.
• To collaborate directly with all support departments—Engineering, Stewarding, and Hygiene—regarding the maintenance of the hotel's Fire Life Safety Program, equipment upkeep, and Hygiene Program to meet the highest IHG standards.
• Actively contribute to the IHG Hotels Food Library and hold regular masterclasses within the team to continuously enhance quality.
• Daily, weekly, and monthly planning with your team while delegating skill-based tasks to the appropriate team members.
• To run a cost-effective operation, maximizing product quality and profitability while upholding IHG standards and food philosophy.
• Establish unique seasonal identities for the food and ensure that these offerings fulfill our IHG Guests' needs.
• Ensures customer satisfaction in accordance with the InterContinental Distinction Service Behaviors, the Strategic Brand Pillars, and the relevant service standards of the IHG Brand.
• He must ensure that all food offerings at the resort are the most attractive and flavorful possible so that we consistently provide the highest quality food to our guests.
• I personally meet with potential event guests for menu planning and discussions. I interact with IHG guests daily in outlets and create meaningful relationships.
• Personally, I monitor and follow through on VIP guests' and special dietary requirements.