Salary: SAR 2,000 to SAR 2,3000 (based on knowledge and skills) plus FREE shared room, transportation, and 1 duty meal
Role Overview: The Junior Cook / Commis supports the kitchen brigade in daily food preparation and cooking, working under the guidance of Chefs de Partie and senior chefs. With a background in international and continental cuisine, this role assists across multiple kitchen sections, maintaining the precision, consistency, and hygiene standards expected of a fine dining kitchen.
Job Description
• Prepare mise en place for assigned kitchen sections, including sauces, stocks, marinades, and garnishes, following recipe standards.
• Cook and plate international and continental dishes according to the chef's specifications, ensuring consistency in taste, portioning, and presentation.
• Assist Chefs de Partie and senior chefs across sections such as hot kitchen, cold kitchen, sauté, and garde manger as needed.
• Follow standardized recipes and plating guides precisely to maintain consistency across services.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the workstation, tools, and equipment throughout service in line with HACCP and food safety standards.
• Monitor ingredient freshness and stock levels, reporting shortages or quality issues to the section chef promptly.
• Work efficiently under pressure during peak service to ensure dishes are prepared and sent out within required timeframes.
• Follow all kitchen hygiene, food safety, and grooming standards in line with restaurant and Saudi regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
• Diploma or certificate in culinary arts; formal training in international and continental cuisine preferred.
• At least 1–2 years of kitchen experience as a commis or junior cook in a fine dining or upscale restaurant.