Commis I - Hot Kitchen

About the role

Aloft Abu Dhabi is looking for a Commis I for its hot kitchen. The role covers preparing and cooking food according to recipes, quality and presentation standards, and supporting the kitchen team and guests.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare special meals or substitute items and prepare cold foods.
• Regulate the temperature of ovens, broilers, grills and roasters, and pull food from freezer storage to thaw in the refrigerator.
• Ensure proper portion, arrangement and garnish, and monitor the quality and quantity of food prepared.
• Maintain food logs and follow recipes, quality standards, presentation standards and the food preparation checklist.
• Communicate assistance needed during busy periods and inform the Chef of excess food for daily specials.
• Tell Food & Beverage service staff about menu specials and out-of-stock items.
• Anticipate and address guests' service needs, and speak clearly and professionally with others.
• Assist management with hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counselling, disciplining and coaching staff, and act as a role model.
• Follow company, safety and security policies, report accidents and unsafe conditions, complete safety training and certifications, and keep proprietary information confidential.
• Stand, sit or walk for long periods, bend, twist and lift objects up to 25 pounds, and perform other reasonable duties asked by supervisors.

Required profile

• Preferred: technical, trade or vocational school degree.
• Preferred: at least 3 years of related work experience.
• No supervisory experience required.
• No license or certification required.