AWJ Investments

Commis - Healthy

Dubai, DubaiFull-time
About the Job
We are looking for a passionate Commis – Healthy Cuisine to join our kitchen team. The ideal candidate should have experience preparing nutritious, balanced, and high-quality meals while maintaining excellent food safety and hygiene standards. You will assist senior chefs in preparing healthy dishes, meal prep, and ensuring consistency in food quality.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and cook healthy meals according to recipes and company standards.
  • Assist with mise en place and daily food preparation.
  • Ensure proper portion control and food presentation.
  • Handle fresh ingredients, vegetables, grains, lean proteins, and healthy cooking methods.
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and workstations.
  • Follow food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards.
  • Monitor stock levels and inform supervisors about shortages.
  • Minimize food waste and follow cost-control procedures.
  • Work efficiently during busy service periods.
  • Support the kitchen team with other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • 1–2 years of experience as a Commis Chef, preferably in healthy cuisine, meal prep, or wellness-focused restaurants.
  • Knowledge of healthy cooking techniques such as grilling, steaming, roasting, and baking.
  • Familiarity with dietary preferences including high-protein, low-carb, gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian meals.
  • Basic knowledge of nutrition and portion control is an advantage.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Good communication and teamwork skills.
  • Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience in meal planning and healthy food preparation.
  • Strong attention to detail and presentation.
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
  • Food Safety/HACCP certification is an advantage.