Commis Chef

About Deliveroo

Deliveroo is on a mission to be the definitive food company. We want to be the platform that people turn to whenever they think about food. We continue to operate in a competitive marketplace, but have achieved so much over the past year, including significant growth in our Hop, Grocery, Editions, Signature & Plus businesses.

We continue to innovate and challenge ourselves on what we should deliver next to achieve our mission. We are investing and building out teams to help us launch new innovative products. Its an exciting time to join, and while we have made great progress, we are just getting started!

Deliveroo Editions

We are on a mission to be the definitive food company. With a dash of hard work, a sprinkle of teamwork, and a whole dollop of creativity, we created “Editions,” which is our ‘dark kitchens’ business. We have partnered with some fantastic restaurants such as Wagamama, Starbucks, Pho, and Gourmet Burger Company to help further connect them with hungry customers.

Delivery-only kitchens have never been higher profile or more valuable for improving service and selection for customers. Deliveroo Editions were the worlds first delivery-only kitchens, and we are still the market leaders in helping our restaurant partners succeed. What’s even more exciting is that we’re expanding our portfolio further.

Great people help to drive our business forward, and we are always looking for more to join our sites. If you don’t have the exact experience, that’s okay, we’d still love to hear from you. Does this sound tasty to you? Take a look at this role and apply below to join the Roo family.

The Role

The role of a Commis Chef is an entry-level position that serves as the foundation of a professional kitchen brigade, assisting Chefs de Partie with food preparation as per the gudelines, cleaning of small wares and kitchen , station management , inventory management and dispatching at some times of orders . They prepare ingredients, maintain high hygiene standards, and learn fundamental techniques to support daily service, often rotating through stations to develop skills. Above all, should be able to work under minimal supervision and be adaptable to the working culture.

Duties And Responsibilities.

• To be responsible that deliveries from stores or from or to outlets are properly checked with an emphasis on quality, quantity and food safety
• Represents the food production on a daily basis.
• Safety training on food handling equipment for the commis.
• Review the daily production sheets with the Sous Chef
• Ensure proper hygiene as per Dubai Municipality and ensure the kitchen maintains 100% Food safety scores at all time (A GOLD) as a minimum requirement.
• Assist in the production and maintenance of par stocks of Meat, Vegetables, Dry Store, as determined by the Chef De Cuisine
• Organises and supervises the work carried out by commis chefs and apprentices in the area under his/her responsibility.
• Informs the team about cost optimisation and the reduction of raw material wastage.
• Controlling the Kitchen food costs to acceptable targets through proper waste management and invoice entry.
• Ensuring inventory for the kitchen is well managed with no variance evident during stock reconciliation.
• Ensuring all recipes are followed along with food practices to ensure guest satisfaction
• Attends meetings and briefings for kitchen staff. Holding pre-shift meetings to discuss the daily objectives and goals.
• Setting up the kitchen prior to a restaurant’s opening.
• Ensuring the Kitchen metrics of prep time, missing items, Riders wait, App rating are properly tracked on a daily basis to drive performance and customer satisfaction.
• Preparing a particular kitchen station by bringing all food containers to that point in the line.
• Cooking a specific portion of each plated meal
• Assisting with marinating, cutting and precooking foods
• Cleaning the kitchen before the restaurant closes
• Cleaning and sanitising their area with warm water and soap
• Wrapping unused items and storing them in proper areas at the end of a shift
• Plating food creatively and maximising customer enjoyment
  
  

Skills And Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Organisational skills
• In-depth knowledge of the standards of baking, cooking and grilling techniques
• Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to quickly learn new recipes and new cooking procedures
• Time management skills
• Ability to work efficiently and cooperatively in a team environment
• Ability to solve problems quickly
  
  

Workplace & Benefits

At Deliveroo, we know that people are the heart of the business and we prioritise their welfare. Benefits differ by country, but we offer many benefits in areas including healthcare, well-being, parental leave, pensions, and generous annual leave allowances, including time off to support a charitable cause of your choice. Benefits are country-specific; please ask your recruiter for more information.

Diversity

We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in all aspects of our hiring process. We recognise that some candidates may require adjustments to apply for a position or fairly participate in the interview process. If you require any adjustments, please don’t hesitate to let us know. We will make every effort to provide the necessary adjustments to ensure you have an equitable opportunity to succeed.

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