Commis III Kitchen Assistant

About the role

As a Commis III you will support the kitchen team at RIU Turquoise and RIU Palace Mauritius in preparing high-quality dishes while maintaining strict hygiene and safety standards. Working in a fast-paced resort environment, you will assist chefs with daily food preparation and help ensure smooth kitchen operations.

Key responsibilities

• Assist chefs and kitchen staff with food preparation, cooking tasks and ingredient handling.
• Prepare vegetables, meats, seafood, sauces and garnishes according to recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations, equipment, storage and service areas.
• Follow food safety, sanitation and personal hygiene procedures at all times.
• Support buffet, restaurant, banquet and other food production operations as assigned.
• Store food items correctly, monitor product quality, freshness and labeling.
• Receive, check and organize kitchen supplies and deliveries.
• Use kitchen tools and equipment safely, minimize waste and follow portion-control and cost-control procedures.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the kitchen and Food & Beverage department.

Required profile

• Previous experience in a hotel, restaurant, catering or commercial kitchen is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of food preparation, cooking methods and kitchen hygiene.
• Ability to follow recipes, instructions and food safety procedures accurately.
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn and strong teamwork skills.
• Good time-management and ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and safely handle kitchen equipment.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, holidays and varying schedules.
• Basic English communication skills are an advantage.

Required skills

• Food preparation
• Cooking methods
• Kitchen hygiene
• Food safety
• Portion control

What we offer

• Competitive salary and incentives.
• Eligibility for healthcare insurance.
• Convenient staff transportation facilities.
• Well-balanced meals while on duty.