Commis Chef

Commis Chef – Indian Cuisine

Wellness Resort – Ajman, UAE

Job Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef de Partie and Head Chef in preparing authentic Indian dishes, including North Indian and South Indian cuisine.
• Prepare Indian curries, gravies, biryanis, rice dishes, dals, vegetable preparations, tandoori items, and traditional Indian breads.
• Assist in preparing healthy Indian meals using fresh ingredients, balanced spices, and appropriate cooking methods in line with the resort's wellness concept.
• Prepare mise en place, including cutting vegetables, marinating meats, preparing spices, and measuring ingredients according to recipes.
• Follow standard recipes, portion sizes, and presentation guidelines to maintain consistent food quality.
• Assist in preparing vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and other special dietary meals as required.
• Maintain proper food storage, labeling, temperature control, and FIFO stock rotation.
• Follow HACCP standards, food safety regulations, and personal hygiene requirements.
• Keep kitchen workstations, utensils, and equipment clean, sanitized, and organized.
• Support the Chef de Partie in daily kitchen operations and ensure timely food preparation during service.
• Monitor ingredient availability and inform the Chef de Partie of stock shortages and replenishment requirements.
• Minimize food wastage and use ingredients efficiently to support food cost control.
• Follow instructions from senior chefs and work effectively with the kitchen team.
• Ensure all food allergies and dietary restrictions are handled carefully, following established kitchen procedures.
• Participate in daily kitchen briefings, training sessions, and continuous improvement activities.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Basic to good knowledge of Indian cuisine and cooking techniques.
• Knowledge of Indian spices, herbs, curries, and traditional dishes.
• Understanding of healthy cooking methods and wellness-oriented food preparation.
• Knowledge of food hygiene, HACCP, and kitchen safety.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain cleanliness and organization.
• Good teamwork, communication, and time-management skills.

Work Location: In person