Commis II – Kitchen Assistant (Food & Beverage)

About the role

The Commis II supports the Food & Beverage team at a leading hotel in Dubai by preparing ingredients, cooking basic dishes, and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen environment. This full‑time position is ideal for candidates with a passion for culinary work and a willingness to follow established recipes and standards.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, washing, and peeling fruits and vegetables.
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes and quality checklists.
• Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers safely and efficiently.
• Prepare and cook both hot and cold foods, ensuring proper presentation and portion sizes.
• Monitor food quality, test doneness, and verify temperature compliance.
• Set up and break down work stations, clean and disinfect kitchen areas, tools, knives, and equipment.
• Report maintenance needs, accidents, or unsafe conditions to the manager.

Required profile

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• At least 1 year of related food preparation experience.
• No supervisory experience required.

Required skills

• Food preparation and portioning.
• Operation of kitchen equipment such as ovens, grills, microwaves and fryers.
• Knowledge of food safety, temperature control and hygiene standards.