COMMIS (KITCHEN ASSISTANT)
LOCATION: Al Hiyar, Al Ain, UAE
REPORTS TO: Head Chef / Kitchen Supervisor
DEPARTMENT: Staff Kitchen & Welfare
About Us As It Should Be
At As It Should Be, we believe good food builds good culture. Every meal in our kitchen is prepared with care for the people who feed our farm, our hatchery, and our flocks. The Commis is the cook's right hand disciplined, clean, and precise. You don't just chop vegetables; you uphold dignity three times a day.
Job Purpose
To assist in preparing and cooking daily staff meals to the highest standards of hygiene, consistency, and respect. You'll support the chefs in all kitchen operations, from prep to plating. Ensuring meals are delivered safely, on time, and full of care.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare vegetables, salads, and basic components for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- Assist in cooking and portioning meals under the chef's supervision.
- Maintain correct segregation between meat, poultry, and vegetarian areas.
- Keep all food preparation zones clean, labelled, and sanitized.
- Support daily stock rotation and ingredient storage.
- Follow kitchen schedules, portion standards, and menu plans.
- Wash, peel, cut, and cook ingredients using correct tools and methods.
- Ensure all food is prepared to safe temperatures and handled hygienically.
- Assist in cleaning and closing the kitchen at the end of the day.
Who You Are
- You take pride in cooking food that makes people feel cared for.
- You work cleanly, calmly, and methodically. Never rushed.
- You understand that consistency and respect are the secret ingredients.
- You want to learn, grow, and take responsibility for quality.
VALUES & BEHAVIOURS
- Respect in Every Dish - You treat every ingredient with care and purpose.
- Clean as a Promise - You never compromise on hygiene.
- Consistency Is Kindness - You follow recipes, timings, and portions faithfully.
- Own Your Impact - You take pride in every meal that leaves the kitchen.
- Details Matter - You season, taste, and plate with precision.
MEASURABLE KPIs
Meal Quality & Consistency - 95% positive staff satisfactionHygiene Compliance - 100% adherence to kitchen SOPsFood Waste - < 3% per meal service
Attendance - 98% punctual attendancePortion Control - 100% correct portioning per menu plan
WORK CONDITIONS
- Busy kitchen environment with heat and humidity
- Standing, chopping, and lifting throughout shift
- PPE, gloves, and hygiene protocol mandatory
- Rotational shift (breakfast/lunch/dinner service)
What We Offer
- Excellent on-site meals, accommodation, uniforms, and PPE
- On-site cleaning and laundry services
- Hands-on training in professional kitchen operations
- Career growth to CDP or Kitchen Supervisor level
- Work in a respectful, zero-shouting, welfare-first environment
- Cook with pride and purpose. As It Should Be.
