Commis II - Kitchen Assistant

About the role

Aloft, part of Marriott International, is hiring a Commis II in Abu Dhabi. The role covers food preparation and service in the kitchen, from handling ingredients to serving dishes and cleaning the work area.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping and storing food, and wash and peel fresh fruit and vegetables.
• Weigh, measure and mix ingredients, and prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality and presentation standards.
• 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 policies, report accidents and unsafe conditions, complete safety training, 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 long periods and to lift objects up to 25 pounds.