Second Commis – Kitchen Assistant

About the role

The Second Commis supports the kitchen team by preparing ingredients, cooking simple dishes, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment. This full‑time position is based at the Sheraton hotel in Amman and reports to the kitchen supervisor.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and portion ingredients, wash, peel, and chop fruits and vegetables.
• Measure, weigh, and mix ingredients according to recipes.
• Cook and assemble cold and hot foods, ensuring quality, presentation, and temperature standards.
• Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers safely.
• Test food for doneness and monitor quality throughout preparation.
• Set up and break down work stations, serve food in proper portions, and maintain proper storage.
• Clean and disinfect kitchen areas, tools, knives, and equipment.
• Check appliance and food temperatures and follow all safety and security policies.

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least one year of experience in a food‑service or kitchen environment.
• No supervisory experience required.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift up to 25 lb and perform repetitive motions for an entire shift.

Required skills

• Food preparation techniques.
• Operation of cooking equipment (ovens, grills, fryers, microwaves).