Assistant Chef (Commis Chef)

About the role

Le Patchouli Corner is hiring a full-time Assistant Chef (Commis Chef) in Abu Dhabi. The role covers preparation, cooking and plating of dishes and breakfast items, working within a kitchen team under pressure.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare mise en place for all kitchen stations, prepping, measuring and organizing ingredients for efficient service
• Handle ingredients for dishes and sauces, cook and plate dishes according to recipes and presentation standards
• Prepare breakfast, pasta and sandwiches
• Work as part of a team and handle work pressure
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the assigned area, following food safety regulations and hygiene practices
• Receive, inspect and store incoming food and supplies, checking quality and quantities against orders

Required profile

• Minimum of 1-2 years of hands-on experience in a professional kitchen, preferably in a similar role
• Ability to work as part of a team and cope with pressure

Required skills

• Basic knife skills: dicing, julienning and chopping ingredients accurately
• Solid understanding of food safety, sanitation standards and HACCP principles