Commis 1 - Filipino

Prepare and cook Filipino dishes and other menu items to the hotel’s standards for quality, consistency, food safety, and presentation. The Commis 1 - Filipino will support the kitchen team by carrying out food preparation, maintaining an organised workstation, and helping ensure food is available for service in line with menus and business requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook Filipino dishes and other menu items in accordance with recipes, specifications, and the direction of senior kitchen colleagues.

• Carry out food preparation tasks, including washing, peeling, chopping, trimming, marinating, portioning, and measuring ingredients.

• Prepare ingredients and dishes featuring Filipino cooking techniques, flavours, and ingredients, following the approved menu and recipes.

• Assist with the preparation of food for restaurants, banqueting, room service, events, and other kitchen requirements.

• Follow recipe instructions, portion guidelines, and presentation standards to maintain consistency and minimise waste.

• Check the quality, freshness, and condition of ingredients, and report unsuitable products or discrepancies to the supervisor or chef.

• Label, date, cover, and store ingredients and prepared food correctly, following food safety, traceability, and stock rotation procedures.

• Maintain accurate records relating to food preparation, temperatures, stock usage, and waste as required by company procedures.

• Keep the workstation, kitchen surfaces, utensils, and equipment clean, sanitised, organised, and ready for service.

• Use knives, cooking equipment, and other kitchen tools safely and efficiently, following operating instructions.

• Follow food safety, allergen management, cross-contamination prevention, temperature control, and HACCP procedures at all times.

• Assist with stock checks, monitor ingredient levels, and communicate replenishment requirements to the supervisor or chef.

• Use ingredients efficiently, follow portion controls, and help reduce food waste in accordance with kitchen procedures.

• Report equipment faults, maintenance requirements, damaged products, pest concerns, safety hazards, and incidents promptly to the appropriate manager.

• Work closely with chefs and kitchen colleagues to coordinate preparation tasks and support smooth, timely service.

• Follow health and safety, manual handling, fire safety, security, and emergency procedures.

• Perform other relevant kitchen duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a professional kitchen or food preparation role is desirable.

• Knowledge of basic cooking methods, food preparation techniques, and kitchen equipment.

• Experience or familiarity with Filipino cuisine, ingredients, and cooking techniques is an advantage.

• Understanding of food safety, hygiene, HACCP, allergen management, temperature control, and cross-contamination prevention.

• Ability to follow recipes, instructions, portion specifications, and presentation standards accurately.

• Good attention to detail when preparing ingredients, checking food quality, maintaining cleanliness, and following food safety procedures.

• Ability to organise tasks, manage time effectively, and work accurately in a busy kitchen environment.

• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently while contributing positively to a wider kitchen team.

• Good communication skills and a professional, cooperative approach when working with chefs and kitchen colleagues.

• Willingness to learn, take direction, and develop culinary skills under the guidance of senior kitchen colleagues.

• Physically able to stand for extended periods and safely lift, carry, bend, and reach as required.

• Flexible to work shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays, in line with business requirements.