Commis II – Kitchen Assistant

About the role

The Commis II supports the culinary team at Le Méridien Doha by preparing ingredients, cooking simple dishes, and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen environment. This full‑time, onsite position is ideal for someone with a high school education and at least one year of kitchen experience who enjoys fast‑paced food service.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients: portion, chop, wash, peel, weigh, measure and mix according to recipes.
• Cook and assemble cold and hot foods, ensuring quality, presentation and temperature standards.
• Operate kitchen equipment such as ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves and fryers safely.
• Monitor food quality, test doneness and adjust cooking times as needed.
• Set up and break down work stations, serve food in proper portions, and maintain sanitation of all surfaces, tools and equipment.
• 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‑service experience.
• No supervisory experience required.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift up to 25 lb and perform repetitive motions throughout the shift.

Required skills

• Basic food preparation techniques (chopping, peeling, portioning).
• Operation of standard kitchen appliances (ovens, grills, fryers, microwaves).
• Understanding of food safety and temperature control standards.