Commis Chef – Kitchen Assistant

About the role

This position supports the senior chefs at Morgans Originals Hotel in Egypt by preparing ingredients, assisting with cooking, and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen environment. It is an entry‑level role designed for individuals eager to develop their culinary skills within a vibrant hospitality brand.

Key responsibilities

• Assist senior chefs in the preparation and cooking of vegetables, fruits, meats, and other food items.
• Follow recipes and cooking techniques to ensure consistent food quality.
• Perform mise en place tasks, setting up workstations and organizing ingredients before service.
• Monitor ingredient freshness, store items correctly, and rotate stock to minimize waste.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards, cleaning and sanitising kitchen equipment, tools, and utensils.
• Support various kitchen stations (starters, mains, pastry) as required.
• Help with plating, food presentation, and timely service delivery.
• Assist with inventory checks, reporting low stock, and ensuring proper stock rotation.
• Perform additional kitchen duties such as dishwashing and general cleanliness.

Required profile

• Demonstrates the Heartist service culture: responsive, respectful, and focused on delivering great guest experiences.
• Positive orientation and willingness to learn and develop in a fast‑paced kitchen.
• Ability to follow operational decisions and work safely under supervision.

Required skills

• Food safety and sanitation standards.
• Mise en place preparation.
• Basic inventory and stock rotation awareness.