Commis 1 - Kitchen Assistant

About the role

JW Marriott in Nadi, Fiji is hiring a Commis 1 (kitchen assistant) for its restaurant. The position is full time and involves preparing and cooking food according to recipes, quality and presentation standards. It is open to Fiji citizens only.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping and storing food, and wash and peel fresh fruit and vegetables.
• Weigh, measure and mix ingredients, and prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards and a food preparation checklist.
• Prepare cold foods and operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves and fryers.
• Test foods to check they are cooked sufficiently and monitor food quality.
• Set up and break down the workstation, serve food in proper portions, and wash and disinfect the kitchen area, tables, tools, knives and equipment.
• Check that appliance and food temperatures are correct.
• Follow company and safety policies, report accidents and unsafe conditions, complete safety training, and keep a clean, professional appearance.
• Work in a team, support colleagues and meet quality expectations.
• Physical demands include standing, sitting or walking for long periods, lifting up to 25 pounds, and bending, twisting and reaching overhead.

Required profile

• Fiji citizenship only.
• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• At least 1 year of related work experience.
• No supervisory experience required.
• No license or certification needed.