Summary
Calo is hiring a Commis Chef for its UAE on-demand QSR kitchen in Dubai. The role supports daily preparation, cooking, meal assembly and service while meeting quality, nutritional and speed standards. Responsibilities include accurate portioning, ingredient storage and rotation, waste reduction, and routine HACCP, sanitation and safety checks. Applicants should have 2–4 years of experience as a Commis 2 or Commis 3 in a QSR or high-volume restaurant, and be able to communicate in English and work as part of a team.
The posting
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About Calo
Launched in Bahrain in November of 2019, Calo is on a mission to make healthy easy. We’re a team of dedicated people driving this mission by providing better, faster, and cheaper ways to access food through technology.
Role overview
To function as a Commis Chef for Calo UAE’s On-Demand QSR Kitchen. Support the kitchen team by executing daily preparation, cooking, and assembly tasks to meet Calo’s nutritional and speed standards. The successful candidate will play a critical role in maintaining high production efficiency and ensuring every order leaves the kitchen accurately prepared and on time.
Relationships and working expectations
Works under the guidance of senior chefs and CDPs in the Section
Works closely with the Kitchen Management, Production Leads to support workflow efficiency and production consistency
Shift based work, based in high volume environments with mandatory personal protective equipment during all production operation times
Main Responsibilities
Assist the Commis 1 and senior chefs in the daily execution of kitchen operations, prep and service work
Execute cooking, assembly, and preparations with consistency and efficiency in a fast-paced environment
Follow daily production and service plans to ensure the timely delivery of prepared hot meals
Align with the fast-paced nature of QSR service while maintaining Calo's quality and nutritional guidelines
Ensure precise portioning to align with Calo’s calories and macronutrient guidelines
Minimize waste through effective practice of storage, labeling and rotation of ingredients along with smart yield optimization
Maintain routine due diligence checks adhering to HACCP standards along with sanitation and safety protocols
Qualifications
Proven experience as a Commis 2 or Commis 3 in QSR or high volume restaurants (2 - 4 years minimum)
Proficient with basic health and safety ,Haccap standards (certification preferred)
Knowledge and competency
Understanding of basic preparations and cooking techniques
Ability to work in a fast paced, high volume production environment
Proficient with communication in English and working in a team
Must be in Dubai
Personality
Passion for quality and continuous improvements
Able to be a team player for your peers and be the best version of yourself
Obsession with delivering a high level of customer satisfaction