Commis de Cuisine
IHG · Malaysia
Your day to day
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with basic food preparation and cooking as directed.
- Follow standardized recipes, portion control, and kitchen procedures.
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of workstations and equipment.
- Comply with IHG standards, HACCP, and local health regulations.
- Assist in receiving, storing, and rotating stock (FIFO).
- Use kitchen equipment safely and report any defects or safety issues.
- Support the kitchen team to ensure smooth daily operations.
Qualifications
- Basic culinary training or certification preferred.
- Previous kitchen experience an advantage but not essential.
- Willingness to learn and develop culinary skills.
Skills & Competencies
- Basic food handling knowledge
- Good hygiene and safety awareness
- Teamwork and positive attitude
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Maintain your department's consistency through the continuous improvement of the quality of raw and processed ingredients, as well as all relevant costs and expenses.
- To collaborate directly with all support departments—Engineering, Stewarding, and Hygiene—regarding the maintenance of the hotel's Fire Life Safety Program, equipment upkeep, and Hygiene Program to meet the highest IHG standards.
- Actively contribute to the IHG Hotels Food Library and hold regular masterclasses within the team to continuously enhance quality.
- Daily, weekly, and monthly planning with your team while delegating skill-based tasks to the appropriate team members.
- To run a cost-effective operation, maximizing product quality and profitability while upholding IHG standards and food philosophy.
- Establish unique seasonal identities for the food and ensure that these offerings fulfill our IHG Guests' needs.
- Ensures customer satisfaction in accordance with the InterContinental Distinction Service Behaviors, the Strategic Brand Pillars, and the relevant service standards of the IHG Brand.
- He must ensure that all food offerings at the resort are the most attractive and flavorful possible so that we consistently provide the highest quality food to our guests.
- I personally meet with potential event guests for menu planning and discussions. I interact with IHG guests daily in outlets and create meaningful relationships.
- Personally, I monitor and follow through on VIP guests' and special dietary requirements.