Commis (Central Kitchen - Hot Kitchen)

About the Role

At Cedele, we believe in creating wholesome, delicious food made with passion and care. We are seeking a dedicated Commis to join our central kitchen team. If you love working with food, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to grow your culinary career, this is the perfect role for you!

What You'll Be Doing

• Food Preparation: Prepare fresh ingredients according to standard recipes, strict portion controls, and follow daily production plans.
• Mise En Place: Complete daily preparation tasks to ensure full operational readiness before production starts.
• Kitchen Hygiene: Maintain absolute personal hygiene and food safety standards at all times.
• Packing & Portioning: Portion items accurately based on standard recipes using the correct packaging, labels, and sealing methods.
• Inventory Control: Enforce First-In, First-Out (FIFO) principles, monitor expiry dates, and ensure proper storage of packed goods.
• Dispatch Coordination: Verify product quantities and accuracy against delivery sheets to ensure timely daily dispatch to outlets.
• Quality Reporting: Immediately report any raw material shortages, quality compromises, or equipment faults to the person-in-charge.
• Operational Support: Assist with incoming goods receiving, inventory checks, and ad-hoc peak season tasks.

What We're Looking For

• Experience: Prior experience in a central kitchen, food production facility, or F&B operations is preferred.
• Certifications: Valid Food Safety Course Level 1 (Basic Food Hygiene) certification is highly desirable.
• Physical Stamina: Able to manage physical tasks, including standing for >5 hours, repetitive movements, and manual lifting.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment.
• Communication: Ability to read, write, and follow basic spoken and written operational instructions.
• Soft Skills: Excellent teamwork, punctuality, strong communication, and effective time management skills.