Commissary Cook Level 3 - ACES

Astoria Group; Manila; Vor Ort; PHP 180.000 - 300.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Astoria Hotels and Resorts in Metro Manila is seeking an entry-level culinary professional to support kitchen operations across commissary prep, inventory, and food safety tasks. Responsibilities include basic food preparation, adherence to HACCP standards, equipment operation, and timely shift coverage across early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

The role emphasizes physical stamina, clean stations, and precise portioning per standard recipes, with opportunities in a prominent

Qualifikationen

• Educational requirements include a vocational diploma or BS in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management.
• TESDA Cookery NC II / Commercial Cooking NC II are acceptable credentials.
• Fresh graduates with strong OJT in hotel kitchens are regularly hired.

Aufgaben

• Wash, peel, slice, dice and portion vegetables and other foods in large volumes.
• Receive, check, and store ingredients, upholding FIFO and labeling.
• Enforce HACCP procedures and monitor critical temperatures.
• Operate and report on heavy kitchen equipment and maintain clean workstations.

Kenntnisse

Food safety

HACCP

Equipment operation

Inventory control

Portioning

Ausbildung

Vocational diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management (BSHM), or TESDA Cookery NC II / Commercial Cooking NC II

Jobbeschreibung

• Wash, peel, slice, dice, and portion vegetables, fruits, and starches in large volumes using commercial tools (slicers, food processors, mandolines).
• Assist higher-level cooks in fabricating raw meats, poultry, and seafood (trimming, portioning, and batch-marinating) for hotel-wide distribution.
• Prepare foundational culinary bases such as stocks, broths, bulk gravies, simple sauces, dressings, and marinades following exact standardized recipe cards.

2. Inventory Distribution & Receiving

• Receive raw food deliveries from the Receiving Department, checking for quality, temperature, and freshness before storage.
• Store ingredients immediately in walk-in freezers and chillers following FIFO (First In, First Out) and label/date protocols.
• Fulfill and assemble internal requisition orders (inter-departmental transfers) sent by outlet kitchens, banquets, or room service.

3. Food Safety, HACCP & Station Hygiene

• Strictly follow HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) procedures and hotel food safety standards.
• Monitor and record critical temperatures (walk-in chillers, freezers, thaw refrigerators, and holding equipment) on daily tracking logs.
• Maintain clean, sanitized workstations, tools, and heavy kitchen equipment (boiling pans, mincers, steam kettles, slicers) continuously throughout the shift.

4. Equipment Operation & Maintenance

• Safely operate heavy-duty commissary appliances (e.g., tilting pans, combi-ovens, industrial choppers, vacuum sealers/sous-vide equipment).
• Report malfunctioning machinery, damaged utensils, or safety hazards immediately to the Sous Chef or Kitchen Admin.

Position Requirements in the Philippines

Education:

• Vocational diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management (BSHM), or TESDA Cookery NC II / Commercial Cooking NC II.

Experience:

• Entry-level to 1 year of experience in a commercial kitchen, hotel main kitchen, or large-scale catering facility. Fresh graduates with strong On-the-Job Training (OJT) in hotel kitchens are regularly hired.

Madatory Permits

• Valid Green Health Certificate / Sanitary Permit (Food Handler) issued by the local municipal/city government unit (LGU).

Physical Demands

• High physical stamina; ability to carry heavy stockpots, crates, and meat boxes (20–30 kg), and stand for 8–10 hours in hot/humid or cold-room environments.

Work Schedule

• Shift rotations including early morning shifts (commissary prep starts early), overnight shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

About Astoria Hotels and Resorts

Astoria Hotels and Resorts is a proudly Filipino hospitality group known for its distinctblend of contemporary design, thoughtful service, and memorable guest experiences. Fromcity stays in the heart of the metro to serene escapes in the country’s most sought-afterdestinations, every Astoria property is crafted to feel both inspiring and familiar.

Our portfolio spans key locations in Metro Manila, Boracay, and Palawan, each offeringunique spaces for leisure, business, and celebrations. We invest in modern facilities,innovative dining concepts, and curated amenities so that every stay and every eventreflects the quality and warmth that define the Astoria brand.

At the core of Astoria are our people. We believe that genuine hospitality begins witha team that is empowered, collaborative, and committed to growth. By joining AstoriaHotels and Resorts, you become part of a dynamic organization that values professionalism,creativity, and the shared goal of delivering exceptional experiences to our guests everysingle day.