Commis I – Kitchen Assistant

About the role

The Commis I supports daily culinary operations at a leading hotel in Doha, preparing and cooking food items according to established recipes, quality standards, and presentation guidelines. The role contributes to a clean, organized kitchen and helps deliver a consistent, high‑quality dining experience for guests.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and cook assigned dishes following approved recipes, portion sizes, and presentation standards.
• Perform mise‑en‑place, ensuring the workstation is ready for each service.
• Handle vegetables, fruits, meats, seafood, sauces, soups, and garnishes under senior chef guidance.
• Weigh, measure, and portion ingredients accurately.
• Assist with plating, buffet setup, replenishment, and presentation.
• Check freshness and quality of ingredients and finished dishes.
• Store food correctly, label, date, rotate, and control temperature.
• Follow FIFO, support food‑cost control, and maintain waste‑reduction practices.

Required profile

• Culinary diploma, certificate, or relevant professional training (preferred).
• 1–2 years of culinary experience in a hotel or reputable restaurant.
• Previous experience as a Commis Chef or similar role (preferred).
• Good knowledge of food hygiene, sanitation, HACCP, and kitchen safety standards.
• Ability to follow recipes, work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment, and collaborate with team members.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

Required skills

• Kitchen safety standards
• Sanitation
• Portioning
• Food hygiene
• Culinary skills
• Food preparation
• HACCP
• Temperature‑control
• Basic cooking techniques
• Storage