Commis Chef - Large Private Estate - Middle East (Ref: HRE-LR-35)

COMMIS CHEF - LARGE PRIVATE ESTATE - SAUDI ARABIA

Excellent career development opportunity with promotion opportunities!

POSITION TYPE: Permanent
START DATE: Jan/Feb 2022
LOCATION: Middle East
PACKAGE: Competitive salary and leave offered, housing, flight allowance and full medical insurance

12 MONTH RENEWABLE CONTRACT

SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED

• Minimum 2 years experience in the catering field
• Should possess strong interpersonal skills and above basic written and spoken English
• Have a high standard of cooking and food presentation, and supervisory decisions at the appropriate time

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The position of COMMIS Chef requires liaising with the Executive Chef, Senior Chef and Chef de Partie on duty for all operational needs for the catering department, and ensures that all food preparation and production is carried out to the highest standard
• Developing your skills in cooking and training of other staff and always maintain a positive attitude
• Work when and where required within all areas of the catering department
• Listen carefully to instructions given by senior staff and carry out duties in a responsible timely manner without hesitation
• Monitoring subordinate staff within the catering department and further ensure that all food produced is serviced to the highest standard
• Food preparation and servicing with an emphasis on quality, freshness and timing
• Assist and monitor the catering cleaning procedures and hygiene practices, according to HACCP requirements
• Checking of daily food requisitions and maintaining stock level control to prevent wastage
• Able to produce a wide range of food styles at any given location (e.g. Buffet, Plated, BBQ etc.)
• Maintain good personal hygiene ensuring that a high standard of personal grooming is adhered to
• Ensure all kitchen equipment are well maintained, regularly checked and to report any problems to the chef in charge for maintenance
• To monitor stock movement and be responsible for your section
• Responsible for completing your mis-en-place lists and par levels
• Learn and record skills and recipes from other members of the department
• Liaise with the Chef in charge and implement new menu/ dishes/ recipes and systems where applicable
• Be flexible and willing to help all areas of the kitchen without direction

Non Smoker and no visible Tattoos

We thank you in advance for your interest in this position. Please read the full job description very carefully and ensure you meet all the criteria listed before applying. Only if your application meets all the criteria shall the Crew Specialist managing the position be in touch further via email/phone.