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About the Role
Mandarin Oriental, Doha is hiring a Commis 2 - Culinary to support daily food preparation and production under senior chefs. The role requires a high school qualification and basic knowledge of kitchen operations, with a focus on hygiene, teamwork, and consistency.
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Responsibilities
- Support the preparation of hot and cold food items, sauces, garnishes, buffet items, à la carte dishes, and event preparations according to recipes and quality standards
- Complete daily mise en place tasks and ensure ingredients are ready for production and service
- Assist in basic food preparation, cooking techniques, portioning, plating, and service execution
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe workstations, equipment, and storage areas
- Follow HACCP, food safety, labeling, storage, and FIFO procedures at all times
- Assist with receiving, storing, and checking stock levels, informing senior chefs of shortages
- Support various outlets, buffet, à la carte, banquet, and special event operations as assigned
- Work efficiently during busy periods while following instructions and service priorities
- Participate in kitchen training, briefings, and development activities
- Uphold Mandarin Oriental grooming, conduct, and teamwork standards
Requirements
- High School qualification or equivalent required
- Culinary diploma or professional culinary training preferred
- Basic food hygiene training preferred
- Knowledge of general kitchen operations, mise en place, cooking methods, and service flow
- Ability to follow recipes, portion standards, and instructions from senior chefs
- Good verbal communication skills in English
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Job Summary
- Based at Mandarin Oriental, Doha within the Culinary Department.
- Responsible for supporting daily preparation and production tasks with guidance from senior chefs.
- Supports assigned kitchen sections, outlets, buffet, à la carte, banquets, and special events.
- Ensures hot and cold food items, sauces, garnishes, buffet items, à la carte dishes, and event preparations are prepared and delivered according to recipes, quality standards, and food safety requirements.
- Expected to maintain high standards of hygiene, organization, teamwork, and flexibility.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the preparation of hot and cold food items, sauces, garnishes, buffet items, à la carte dishes, and event preparations according to recipes, instructions, and quality standards.
- Complete daily mise en place tasks and ensure ingredients are ready for production and service.
- Assist in basic food preparation, cooking techniques, mise en place, portioning, plating, and service execution while developing technical confidence and consistency.
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe workstations, equipment, and storage areas.
- Follow HACCP, food safety, labeling, storage, and FIFO procedures at all times.
- Assist with receiving, storing, and checking stock levels, informing senior chefs of shortages.
- Support various outlets, buffet, à la carte, banquet, and special event operations as assigned by senior chefs.
- Work efficiently during busy periods while following instructions and service priorities.
- Participate in kitchen training, briefings, and development activities.
- Uphold Mandarin Oriental grooming, conduct, and teamwork standards.
Job Specifications
- High School qualification or equivalent required.
- Culinary diploma or professional culinary training is preferred.
- Basic food hygiene training is preferred.
- Knowledge of general kitchen operations, mise en place, cooking methods, and service flow.
- Basic knowledge of food preparation, knife skills, cooking techniques, and kitchen organization.
- Ability to follow recipes, portion standards, and instructions from senior chefs.
- Understanding of food safety, hygiene, HACCP, and proper storage procedures.
- Able to work efficiently during busy service periods with supervision.
- Good attention to detail and commitment to consistent quality.
- Positive attitude with willingness to learn and support colleagues.
- Good verbal communication skills in English; additional languages are an advantage.
- Physically fit and flexible to work long hours, weekends, and public holidays.
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