Commis III – Kitchen Assistant

About the role

The Commis III will support the culinary team at Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, a five‑star beachfront hotel in Abu Dhabi. Working in a fast‑paced kitchen, you will help prepare and cook menu items while maintaining the high standards expected of a luxury property.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and cooking of menu items according to hotel recipes, portion standards, and presentation guidelines.
• Prepare ingredients – washing, peeling, chopping, weighing, and measuring – for daily kitchen operations.
• Complete daily mise en place to ensure readiness for service.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations, equipment, utensils, and storage areas.
• Apply FIFO inventory management, proper labeling, and rotation of food items.
• Follow HACCP, food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards in line with local regulations and Accor policies.
• Support senior chefs during buffet, à la carte, banquet, and special event operations.
• Monitor ingredient quality, report shortages, and minimize food waste through proper handling and portion control.

Required profile

• Previous experience in a hotel or restaurant kitchen is an advantage.
• Basic understanding of food preparation techniques and kitchen operations.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and HACCP principles.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment.

Required skills

• HACCP and food safety knowledge.
• Ingredient preparation and portion control.
• Kitchen equipment operation.
• FIFO inventory management.