Commis Cuisine – Kitchen Assistant

About the role

The Commis Cuisine supports the culinary team at Le Méridien Oran Hotel by preparing ingredients, cooking simple dishes, and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen environment. This full‑time, on‑site position is ideal for someone with basic kitchen experience who enjoys fast‑paced food service.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients: portion, chop, wash, peel, weigh, measure and mix according to recipes.
• Cook and assemble cold and hot foods, ensuring quality, presentation and temperature standards.
• Operate kitchen equipment such as ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves and fryers.
• Monitor food quality, test doneness, and adjust cooking as needed.
• Set up and break down work stations, serve food in proper portions, and maintain cleanliness of the kitchen, tools and equipment.
• Follow safety, hygiene and company policies; report any hazards or incidents.

Required profile

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• At least 1 year of related kitchen or food‑service experience.
• No supervisory experience required.

Required skills

• Operating ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves and fryers.
• Food preparation techniques: chopping, portioning, weighing, measuring and mixing.
• Food safety and hygiene practices.
• Physical ability to stand for long periods and lift objects up to 25 lb.