Job Description
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Commis I - Hot Kitchen
Join Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, Sri Lanka's largest hotel chain, with a portfolio of 17 hotels and resorts in Sri Lanka and the Maldives, including the iconic US$1.4 billion Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams Sri Lanka. As a member of John Keells Holdings PLC, one of Sri Lanka's largest listed conglomerates, we offer inspiring career opportunities.
Role Overview
As a Commis I at Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon, you will be responsible for assisting in daily kitchen operations and preparing high-quality dishes in accordance with established recipes and standards. You will support senior chefs in food preparation, maintain proper food hygiene and safety standards, ensure the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, and contribute to delivering an excellent dining experience through quality food and efficient teamwork.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Assist in the preparation and cooking of dishes according to menus, recipes, and standards set by senior chefs.
- Prepare daily mise en place and ensure all ingredients, tools, and equipment are ready for smooth kitchen operations.
- Ensure food quality, taste, consistency, and presentation meet established standards, including conducting quality checks before service.
- Follow food safety, hygiene, storage, and handling procedures while maintaining cleanliness and organization of all kitchen areas.
- Assist the Chef de Partie in daily kitchen operations across assigned sections, including Hot Kitchen, Cold Kitchen, Specialty Cuisine, and Staff Kitchen, as required.
- Monitor stock levels, storage conditions, and expiry dates, and assist with inventory checks and supply requisitions to minimize food wastage.
- Work closely with senior chefs and kitchen team members, participate in briefings, and actively develop culinary skills while contributing to effective teamwork.
- Support continuous improvement by suggesting ideas for recipes and food presentation, while complying with company policies, audit requirements, Health & Safety, and ISO standards.
- Sound knowledge of food hygiene, food safety, Health & Safety, and ISO standards.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
- Strong teamwork, positive attitude, and willingness to learn.
Qualifications & Experience
- 2–4 years of experience as a Commis I or in a similar kitchen position in a star-class hotel or resort.
- Certificate or Diploma in Culinary Arts or Professional Cookery from a recognized institute.
- Good knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and kitchen operations.
- Basic computer literacy.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Sound knowledge of food hygiene, food safety, Health & Safety, and ISO standards.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
- Strong teamwork, positive attitude, and willingness to learn.