Commis A - Kitchen Assistant

About the role

A full-time, non-management Commis A position in the food and beverage and culinary field, based in Doha, Qatar. The role covers preparing meals and cooking food according to recipes and quality standards, and includes supporting the kitchen team and guests.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare special meals or substitute items and prepare cold foods
• Regulate the temperature of ovens, broilers, grills and roasters
• Pull food from freezer storage to thaw in the refrigerator
• Ensure proper portion, arrangement and garnish, and monitor the quality and quantity of food prepared
• Maintain food logs and follow recipes, quality standards, presentation standards and the food preparation checklist
• Inform the Chef of excess food items for daily specials and inform food and beverage staff of menu specials and out-of-stock items
• Anticipate guest service needs and communicate assistance needed during busy periods
• Assist management with hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining and motivating staff, and act as a role model
• Follow company and safety policies, report accidents and unsafe conditions, complete safety training, and keep a clean, professional appearance

Required profile

• Preferred: technical, trade or vocational school degree
• Preferred: at least 3 years of related work experience
• No supervisory experience required
• Physical ability to stand, sit or walk for long periods and lift up to 25 pounds