Commis 2 - Main Kitchen Cold Section

About the role

Jumeirah Messilah Beach, a luxury beachfront resort in Kuwait, is hiring a Commis 2 for its Main Kitchen, working in the cold section. The role supports the culinary team and follows strict food safety, hygiene and quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Assist colleagues and support culinary teams where needed, building team spirit, credibility and trust.
• Report accidents and sickness immediately to the Chef de Cuisine with clear details.
• Identify potential breakdowns early, request assistance before they happen and relay breakdown information to the Chef de Cuisine so root causes can be found.
• Adhere to safety procedures, food hygiene and safe food handling policies, and to culinary standards for recipes, preparation and plating.
• Liaise with the Stewarding Manager to keep the kitchen clean, and ensure equipment is maintained and reported promptly when it malfunctions.
• Follow set-up times and control procedures for each meal period or event.
• Order, receive and store quality ingredients correctly using FIFO rotation, and prepare them according to recipes and plating guides while minimising waste.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of culinary experience in a five-star hotel.
• Solid international culinary experience.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Knowledge of the style of cuisine.

Required skills

• HACCP knowledge.
• General health and safety awareness in the workplace.

What we offer

• Tax-free salary paid in Kuwaiti dinar.
• F&B benefits and reduced hotel rates across Jumeirah properties.
• 30 days of annual leave, flights home and accommodation.
• Life insurance, a monthly service charge and other employee benefits.