Commis II - Meliá Desert Palm Dubai

Job description

Tucked away within a lush polo estate in Dubai, Meliá Desert Palm is a luxury boutique  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 II 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 Commis I and other chefs in organizing daily activities within the restaurant kitchen area. • Take care of basic 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 Commis I, Chef de Partie, or Sous Chef. • Assist in estimating daily production needs and checking the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure standards are met. • Support the production, preparation, and presentation of food to the highest quality at all times. • Contribute to guest satisfaction, quality, and operating and food cost control on an ongoing basis. • Maintain basic knowledge of standard procedures and policies pertaining to food preparation, receiving, storage, and sanitation. • Maintain awareness of 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 department equipment as required, reporting any malfunctions. • Take personal responsibility for hygiene, safety, and correct use of equipment and utensils. • Support the team in maintaining 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? • Prior kitchen experience or relevant culinary training preferred (fresh graduates with culinary certification may also apply). • High School Diploma or relevant certificate. • Basic knowledge of cooking methods, kitchen equipment, and best practices. • Willingness to learn and follow instructions accurately and quickly. • Strong teamwork orientation. • Ability to work under pressure, self-motivated, with a positive attitude and willingness to grow. • Good customer-service awareness. • Flexibility to respond to a range of kitchen situations, including varying service volumes, menu changes, and last-minute prep demands.

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