Commis Chef – Entry Level Kitchen Position

About the role

Join a dynamic kitchen team in Dubai as a Commis Chef, supporting senior chefs and contributing to a collaborative, high‑standard culinary environment.

Key responsibilities

• Support senior chefs by following directions, maintaining discipline and fostering teamwork.
• Communicate with the Demi Chef, Chef de Partie and other team members to ensure smooth coordination during prep and service.
• Perform basic tasks at your station while learning new skills to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with kitchen and service teams for accurate and timely order execution.
• Follow all food safety, hygiene and health regulations, adhering to sanitation and cleaning schedules.
• Practice safe equipment use, following temperature, allergen and storage protocols.
• Keep workstation, tools and storage areas clean and organized to meet brand and regulatory standards.
• Participate in training sessions led by senior chefs and apply feedback to improve speed and accuracy.
• Assist new commis chefs and demonstrate basic preparation and workstation routines.
• Help reduce kitchen costs by minimizing waste, following portion guidelines and handling ingredients carefully.
• Support inventory control by organizing storage, rotating ingredients and reporting low or expired items.

Required profile

• Diploma or certification in Culinary Arts, Professional Cookery or a related field (training or apprenticeship acceptable).
• 1–2 years of experience in a professional kitchen or completion of culinary training with practical exposure.
• Basic knowledge of food safety regulations, HACCP guidelines and hygiene practices.
• Ability to follow instructions, work within a team and support senior chefs while maintaining consistency and quality.

Required skills

• Food safety and HACCP knowledge.
• Ingredient handling and portion control.
• Recipe execution and basic kitchen equipment use.