Junior Commis Intern - Culinary

About the role

Tivoli Hotels & Resorts is hiring a Junior Commis Intern for its Al Najada Doha hotel, within the Food & Beverage - Culinary department. The intern gains practical experience in professional kitchen operations while supporting the culinary team in food preparation and daily kitchen activities, under the guidance of the Chef de Partie, Sous Chef or Executive Chef.

Key responsibilities

• Assist senior chefs in preparing ingredients and food according to recipes and kitchen standards, including washing, peeling, cutting and portioning.
• Learn basic cooking techniques and help prepare simple dishes under supervision.
• Help set up kitchen workstations, prepare mise en place, store and label ingredients and rotate stock.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and utensils, and follow food safety, hygiene, sanitation and HACCP guidelines.
• Learn safe handling of kitchen tools and equipment, and monitor ingredient freshness.
• Support breakfast, lunch, dinner and banquet preparations, and assist with portioning and plating.
• Take part in kitchen briefings, departmental training and learning activities, and follow grooming and professional conduct standards.

Required profile

• Currently studying in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, Food Production or a related field.
• No previous professional kitchen experience required.
• Basic English communication skills and strong interest in a culinary career.
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn, good teamwork and ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Flexibility to work assigned shifts, weekends and public holidays.

Required skills

• Basic knowledge of food preparation and cooking techniques (an advantage).
• Ability to follow recipes, instructions and kitchen procedures under supervision.
• Basic understanding of food hygiene and kitchen safety.