Commis / K’shiki Kitchen

Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo is looking for a Commis to join our K’shiki Kitchen team.

Are you a master of craft? Do you thrive in a team that succeeds together, demonstrating integrity and respect while acting responsibly? Do you embrace a growth mindset? We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional. 

Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world, with a strong development pipeline. Increasingly recognised for creating some of the world’s most sought-after properties, the Group provides legendary service inspired by Asian heritage whilst representing the very cutting-edge of luxury experiences.

Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo renowned for its sophisticated luxury and award-winning service, is located in the prestigious Nihonbashi district. A true culinary destination, it features a selection of worldclass dining experiences set against stunning views of the city skyline and Mt. Fuji.

About the job

Based at the Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo / within the K’shiki Kitchen Department in Tokyo, the Commis is responsible for the support in the station assigned to them by the Chef de Partie or the Sous Chef, motivated and passionate they are helping the team to prepare the daily mise an place and maintain cleanliness and keeping hygiene standards in the assigned area. The Commis reports to Chef de Cuisine.

As Commis, you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Responsible to supervise and prepare all food in his/her assigned kitchen.
• Prevent food spoilage through daily checks and ensures that all incoming and outgoing food items are up to agreed standard.
• Have full knowledge of all menus being offered in the respective kitchen at any one time.
• Ensure that all conducted training of food preparation, hygiene and grooming standards is relayed, understood and followed.
• To ensure that all kitchen Mise en Place is prepared according to production plan.
• To carry out daily checks of all refrigerators and freezers.
• Check food storage areas and refrigerators for cleanliness and proper functioning least twice daily.
• Concerned with maintaining a consistent quality and continuously shows efforts to upgrade the products produced in his/her assigned area.
• To ensure constant rotation of all stocks in the kitchens.
• To ensure highest standard of hygiene are always adhered to throughout Food preparation.
• Keep Chef de Partie informed about all aspects of assigned section, including equipment, working environment, staff problem.
• Responsible for the cleanliness of respective section.
• Ensure all equipment is being maintained and cleaned regularly.
• Always keep work stations clear, clean and tidy.
• Assist in other food production area as and when required.
• Actively participate in all training activities.
• Ensure full cooperation with all other service colleagues and departments.
• Participate and serve guests during outside catering as and when assigned.
• Constantly strive to reduce energy consumption through awareness campaigns within all kitchens and promote sustainability actions.
• Perform any other duties as required by the Executives Chef, Executive Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine or Sous Chef from time to time.

Our commitment to you

• Learning & Development. Your success is our success. We craft unique learning and development programmes for various stages in your career so that you grow, continuously.
• MOstay. When you work as hard as our colleagues do, it’s important to take time off. As a member of the #MOfamily, you can stay with us wherever you go in the world. The MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and additionally attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones.
• Heath & Colleague Wellness. Finding the right work-life balance is important. Your wellbeing matters to us. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to all our colleagues, globally.
• A competitive salary and benefits packages
• Social Insurance Plan – Employees Health Insurance and Employees Welfare Pension Insurance (if applicable)
• Labour Insurance Plan

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