Commis Chef – Hot Section (Arabic Cuisine)
Description
• Prepare, cook, and present authentic Arabic hot dishes in accordance with approved recipes, portion standards, and the restaurant’s quality and presentation requirements. • Support the Hot Section in daily mise en place and service, including preparation of meat, poultry, rice, vegetables, sauces, grills, stews, and other Arabic specialties, ensuring consistency during high-volume operations. • Maintain strict standards of food safety, hygiene, temperature control, storage, and kitchen cleanliness, following HACCP and UAE food safety practices. • Work closely with the Chef de Partie and wider kitchen brigade to ensure timely service, proper stock rotation, minimal food wastage, and smooth kitchen operations.
• Minimum 1–2 years of hands-on experience as a Commis Chef or similar kitchen role, preferably within a reputable Arabic, Levantine, Middle Eastern, or Lebanese restaurant. • Strong practical experience in the Hot Section and Arabic cuisine is mandatory, with the ability to prepare traditional dishes and execute established recipes consistently. • Good knowledge of mise en place, hot kitchen cooking techniques, food handling, portion control, FIFO, hygiene, and kitchen safety standards. • Hands-on, fast-paced, and team-oriented, with the ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining excellent food quality, consistency, and attention to detail