Commis 3 – Cold Kitchen

About the role

The Commis 3 in the Cold Kitchen supports the culinary team at The Ritz‑Carlton Abu Dhabi Grand Canal by preparing and handling cold food items. The role involves ingredient preparation, portioning, chopping, and ensuring food safety and quality standards are met.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients, portion, chop, peel, wash, and store fresh fruits and vegetables.
• Weigh, measure, mix, and assemble cold food items according to recipes and presentation standards.
• Operate kitchen equipment such as ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers safely.
• Test and monitor food temperature and quality throughout preparation.
• Set up and break down work stations, and maintain cleanliness by washing and disinfecting surfaces, tools, knives, and equipment.
• Ensure proper portioning and serving of food onto appropriate receptacles.
• Follow company safety, security, and hygiene policies, reporting any hazards or incidents.

Required profile

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of related kitchen or food‑preparation experience.
• No supervisory experience required.
• No specific license or certification required.

Required skills

• Food preparation and portioning.
• Cold food preparation.
• Operating ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves and fryers.
• Temperature monitoring and food safety compliance.
• Cleaning and sanitising kitchen equipment.