Commis 3 - Kitchen Assistant

About the role

SLS Dubai Hotel and Residences, a luxury 5-star city hotel in Downtown Dubai belonging to the Accor group, is hiring a Commis 3. The role covers food preparation, cooking, plating and kitchen housekeeping, working alongside the chefs during busy periods.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping and storing food before use
• Weigh, measure and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment
• Wash and peel fresh fruits and vegetables where required
• Prepare and cook food according to recipes
• Plate food (soups, desserts, sides, entrees) properly and ensure portion, arrangement and garnish meet standards
• Keep food storage areas clean and prepare potentially hazardous foods at the correct temperature according to HACCP guidelines
• Follow food safety and handling policies and personal hygiene procedures
• Notify the manager if food does not meet specifications and check appliance temperatures with thermometers and thermostats
• Report maintenance issues to management or maintenance and stay on duty until the next shift takes over or until discharged by the Head Chef or Senior Chef
• Monitor food quantities and portions to control waste

Required profile

• Able to move, lift, carry, push and pull objects of up to 20 kg without assistance
• Able to stand, sit or walk for an extended period or an entire shift, and to reach overhead and below the knees
• Ability to work under demanding and strenuous situations