Commis 3 – Pitstop Kitchen Assistant

About the role

The Pitstop Commis 3 supports the kitchen team at W Hotels in Abu Dhabi by preparing and cooking a wide range of dishes while maintaining high standards of quality, safety and presentation.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients – portion, chop, wash, peel, weigh, measure and mix – for hot and cold dishes.
• Cook food according to recipes, quality and presentation standards, testing doneness and monitoring temperature.
• Operate kitchen equipment such as ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves and fryers safely and efficiently.
• Set‑up and break‑down work stations, serve food in proper portions and maintain a clean, disinfected kitchen environment.
• Check and record appliance and food temperatures, and ensure compliance with safety and hygiene policies.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent with at least one year of kitchen experience.
• Ability to stand, walk or sit for long periods, lift up to 25 lb, and perform repetitive motions such as bending, twisting and reaching.
• No supervisory experience or specific licences required.

Required skills

• Food preparation and portioning.
• Operating ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves and fryers.
• Measuring, weighing and mixing ingredients accurately.
• Temperature monitoring and basic food safety practices.