Commis 2 - Kitchen Assistant

About the role

JW Marriott in Dubai is hiring a Commis 2, a kitchen assistant who prepares ingredients and cooks food according to recipes, quality standards and presentation standards. The role involves food preparation, cooking, cleaning and serving, and requires standing, sitting or walking for long periods and lifting up to 25 pounds.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping and storing food, and wash and peel fresh fruits and vegetables.
• Weigh, measure and mix ingredients, and prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards and a food preparation checklist.
• Prepare cold foods and operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves and fryers.
• Test foods to check they are cooked sufficiently and monitor food quality.
• Set up and break down the workstation, and serve food in proper portions onto proper receptacles.
• Wash and disinfect the kitchen area, tables, tools, knives and equipment, and check appliance and food temperatures.
• Follow company and safety and security policies, report maintenance needs, accidents and injuries, complete safety training and certifications, and keep a clean, professional appearance.

Required profile

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• At least 1 year of related work experience.
• No supervisory experience required.
• Ability to stand, sit or walk for an extended period and to lift objects up to 25 pounds without assistance.