Summary
OliOli is a contemporary children's museum in Dubai with an in-house café, La Petite Treehouse. The Commis will prepare and cook menu dishes, support plating and menu development, and help maintain kitchen hygiene, equipment and stock. The role also involves coordinating with servers, handling dietary requirements and minimizing food waste. Applicants need previous experience as a Commis or in an equivalent culinary role and must be able to work 6 days a week, including weekends and public holidays.
The posting
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Position: Commis
Location: Dubai, UAE
WHO WE ARE
OliOli® (means joy in the Hawaiian language) is a multiple award-winning contemporary children's museum. Founded by a group of parents who are passionate about open-ended non-judgmental play, OliOli® entails 8 interactive galleries comprising over 45 hands-on exhibits.
Our in-house café, La Petite Treehouse, is a dedicated eatery for our guests which offers nutritious snacks and treats for any time of the day. Our vision for our café was something that was not merely a cafe, but a habitat of comfort, love and joy. It's the perfect spot for parents to grab a delicious cup of coffee, for kids to grab a snack to fuel the fun, or for families and friends to have a wholesome post-play meal. As such, the space and the team working in it must reflect the distinctive OliOli® character and values by offering a welcoming and efficient service, and an environment that appeals to the young and young-at-heart.
The awesome team at OliOli® comes from over 12 countries including United States, Latvia, India, Philippines, South Africa, Brazil, Switzerland, Cameroon, Sri Lanka, Colombia, and Egypt. Find out more information about OliOli® @ www.olioli.ae or www.instagram.com/olioliuae.
NOTE FROM OUR FOUNDERS
We are young parents who have been blessed to follow our dream. Our dream is for children to be happier, more creative, more imaginative, more informed, inspired, aware, balanced, and amazed. We aim to see joy on children's faces.
WHAT THIS ROLE IS ALL ABOUT
The Commis role in OliOli® will involve working alongside the other members of the kitchen team and the delivery of high-quality food and maintaining kitchen operations. This role will require culinary experience, creativity, understanding of basic food hygiene and attention to detail in producing dishes in alignment with OliOli®'s standards. The Commis reports to Chef in Charge.
WHAT WE'LL TRUST YOU WITH
Culinary Excellence
- Prepare and cook high-quality dishes as per the menu and recipes.
- Ensure all food preparation (washing, chopping, cutting) meets the highest standards of taste, presentation, and quality.
- Support the chef de partie and Chef in Charge in developing new dishes and menus.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen workstations.
- Adhere to food safety and hygiene regulations.
- Reports issues where needed to help improve the culinary experience of guests.
- Takes care of plating meals under the Chef de partie's supervision.
Kitchen Operations
- Assist in inventory management, including stock control and ordering supplies.
- Maintain kitchen equipment in good working condition and report any issues.
- Execute food preparation and cooking efficiently during peak hours.
- Receives deliveries and cross checks all items are of good quality.
- Minimizes food wastage wherever possible.
Customer Service
- Work closely with servers to ensure prompt and accurate food service.
- Address customer inquiries and dietary requirements with professionalism.
- Ensure dishes are served at the right temperature and in an attractive manner.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BRING TO THE TABLE
- Ability to work 6 days a week including weekends and public holidays.
- Previous experience as a Commis or equivalent role in a culinary environment.
- Strong culinary skills with an eye for detail and presentation.
- Pleasant and confident customer service and communication skills.
- A willingness to learn new systems.
- High energy levels with cheerful disposition.
- Willingness to understand and engage the public about the range of activities at OliOli®.
- Ability to be calm and positive when dealing with complaints or difficult situations.
- An interest in working in a child-friendly environment.
- Willingness to undertake appropriate training such as first aid or food hygiene.
WHAT ELSE IS IN IT FOR YOU
- Internal growth and development opportunities
- Diverse and welcoming team
- Employee Discounts for OliOli® products (camps, birthday parties, etc.)
- F&B perks at La Petite Treehouse (discounts, monthly free meal, etc.)
- Regular team socials and outings
- Employee referral program
- Recognition and rewards program (redeemable for gift vouchers, etc.)