Job description
Tucked away within a lush polo estate in Dubai, Meliá Desert Palm is a luxury urban resort where wellness, personalised service, and meaningful experiences come together.
At Meliá Desert Palm Dubai, every dining experience begins in the kitchen, where our culinary team brings creativity, precision, and passion to every dish. Behind every memorable meal is a dedicated brigade working to uphold the highest standards of food quality, hygiene, and craftsmanship across our kitchens.
We are looking for a passionate and detail-oriented Commis I to join our kitchen team, supporting daily food preparation and helping deliver consistently high-quality culinary experiences to our guests.
What will you be doing?
• Assist the other chefs in organizing all activities within the restaurant kitchen area.
• Take care of daily food preparation and duties assigned by superiors to meet the standards and quality set by the restaurant.
• Follow instructions and recommendations from immediate superiors to complete daily tasks.
• Coordinate daily tasks with the Sous Chef or Chef de Partie.
• Estimate daily production needs and check the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure standards are met.
• Ensure the production, preparation, and presentation of food are of the highest quality at all times.
• Ensure highest levels of guest satisfaction, quality, and operating and food costs on an ongoing basis.
• Maintain knowledge of all standard procedures and policies pertaining to food preparation, receiving, storage, and sanitation.
• Maintain full awareness of all menu items, their recipes, methods of production, and presentation standards.
• Follow good preservation standards for the proper handling of all food products at the right temperature.
• Operate and maintain all department equipment, reporting any malfunctions.
• Take personal responsibility for hygiene, safety, and correct use of equipment and utensils.
• Support the development of restaurant cuisine concepts and standards.
• Adhere to food preparation guidelines to ensure consistent quality culinary offerings to guests.
• Maintain food safety and protection, ensuring all food in working areas complies with proper handling techniques, including dating, storage, and rotation.
• Maintain basic food safety and sanitation practices, and outlet safety at all times.
• Participate in departmental training to improve skills and service levels.
• Adhere to hotel service standards.
What are we looking for?
• At least 1 year of relevant experience in a similar role.
• High School Diploma or relevant certificate.
• Strong knowledge of cooking methods, kitchen equipment, and best practices.
• Accuracy and speed in handling emergencies and providing solutions.
• Strong teamwork orientation.
• Ability to work under pressure, self-motivated, with creative problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional customer-service skills.
• Flexibility to respond to a range of kitchen situations, including varying service volumes, menu changes, and last-minute prep demands.
