Commis I – Food & Beverage Assistant

About the role

The Commis I supports the culinary team in delivering high‑quality meals and specials at a luxury hotel in Amman. This full‑time, on‑site position involves preparing both hot and cold dishes, maintaining food safety standards, and assisting with kitchen operations during busy periods.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare special meals, substitute items, and cold foods according to recipes and presentation standards.
• Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters; pull and thaw items from freezer storage.
• Ensure proper portioning, arrangement, garnish, and maintain accurate food logs.
• Monitor food quality and quantity, inform the chef of excess items for daily specials, and update service staff on menu changes.
• Assist management with hiring, training, scheduling, and employee coaching as needed.
• Follow all company safety, security, and uniform policies; report maintenance issues and unsafe conditions.

Required profile

• Technical, trade, or vocational school degree in culinary arts or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant kitchen experience.
• No supervisory experience required.
• Ability to work standing, walking, bending, lifting up to 25 lb, and perform repetitive kitchen tasks.

Required skills

• Operating ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
• Food preparation and cooking according to recipes.
• Maintaining accurate food logs and inventory records.