Commis 1 - Filipino

• Prepare and cook Filipino dishes and other menu items in accordance with recipes, specifications, and the direction of senior kitchen colleagues. • Carry out food preparation tasks, including washing, peeling, chopping, trimming, marinating, portioning, and measuring ingredients. • Prepare ingredients and dishes featuring Filipino cooking techniques, flavours, and ingredients, following the approved menu and recipes. • Assist with the preparation of food for restaurants, banqueting, room service, events, and other kitchen requirements. • Follow recipe instructions, portion guidelines, and presentation standards to maintain consistency and minimise waste. • Check the quality, freshness, and condition of ingredients, and report unsuitable products or discrepancies to the supervisor or chef. • Label, date, cover, and store ingredients and prepared food correctly, following food safety, traceability, and stock rotation procedures. • Maintain accurate records relating to food preparation, temperatures, stock usage, and waste as required by company procedures. • Keep the workstation, kitchen surfaces, utensils, and equipment clean, sanitised, organised, and ready for service. • Use knives, cooking equipment, and other kitchen tools safely and efficiently, following operating instructions. • Follow food safety, allergen management, cross-contamination prevention, temperature control, and HACCP procedures at all times. • Assist with stock checks, monitor ingredient levels, and communicate replenishment requirements to the supervisor or chef. • Use ingredients efficiently, follow portion controls, and help reduce food waste in accordance with kitchen procedures. • Report equipment faults, maintenance requirements, damaged products, pest concerns, safety hazards, and incidents promptly to the appropriate manager. • Work closely with chefs and kitchen colleagues to coordinate preparation tasks and support smooth, timely service. • Follow health and safety, manual handling, fire safety, security, and emergency procedures. • Perform other relevant kitchen duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager. • Previous experience in a professional kitchen or food preparation role is desirable. • Knowledge of basic cooking methods, food preparation techniques, and kitchen equipment. • Experience or familiarity with Filipino cuisine, ingredients, and cooking techniques is an advantage. • Understanding of food safety, hygiene, HACCP, allergen management, temperature control, and cross-contamination prevention. • Ability to follow recipes, instructions, portion specifications, and presentation standards accurately. • Good attention to detail when preparing ingredients, checking food quality, maintaining cleanliness, and following food safety procedures. • Ability to organise tasks, manage time effectively, and work accurately in a busy kitchen environment. • Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently while contributing positively to a wider kitchen team. • Good communication skills and a professional, cooperative approach when working with chefs and kitchen colleagues. • Willingness to learn, take direction, and develop culinary skills under the guidance of senior kitchen colleagues. • Physically able to stand for extended periods and safely lift, carry, bend, and reach as required. • Flexible to work shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays, in line with business requirements.