Location: Dubai, UAE Job Type: Full-Time

Socasa is looking for a dedicated and eager-to-learn Commis Chef to join our back-of-house kitchen team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an up-and-coming culinary professional who wants to build a strong foundation in a fast-paced, quality-driven kitchen environment while working alongside experienced chefs.

As a Commis Chef at Socasa, you will support senior kitchen staff across various stations, learning proper techniques, food handling standards, and the discipline required to thrive in a professional culinary environment. This role is ideal for candidates early in their culinary career who are motivated, hardworking, and committed to growing their skills within a structured kitchen brigade.

Why This Role Matters: Every great chef started as a commis. This role is your entry point into a professional kitchen where consistency, precision, and teamwork define every plate that leaves the pass.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist chefs de partie and senior kitchen staff with food preparation across assigned stations
• Prepare ingredients accurately according to recipes, portioning, and presentation standards
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked workstation throughout each shift
• Follow all food safety, hygiene, and HACCP guidelines in line with Dubai Municipality regulations
• Support proper storage, labeling, and rotation of ingredients to minimize waste (FIFO principles)
• Learn and apply correct knife skills, cooking techniques, and plating standards under senior chef guidance
• Assist with receiving and checking deliveries for quality and freshness
• Support mise en place preparation ahead of service to ensure smooth kitchen operations
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with kitchen colleagues, following instructions accurately during service
• Participate in kitchen cleaning duties, including equipment sanitation and station breakdown at end of shift
• Show willingness to rotate across different sections of the kitchen to build broad culinary experience

Requirements & Qualifications

• Culinary certificate or diploma preferred, though relevant hands-on kitchen experience will also be considered
• 6 months to 1 year of kitchen experience in a restaurant, hotel, or catering environment is an advantage
• Basic knowledge of food hygiene, kitchen safety, and proper ingredient handling
• Strong work ethic, punctuality, and ability to follow instructions precisely under pressure
• Physically fit and able to stand for extended periods in a hot, fast-paced kitchen environment
• Team player attitude with genuine enthusiasm for learning and developing culinary skills
• Basic English communication skills; additional languages are a plus
• Valid UAE Food Safety / Basic Food Hygiene certificate preferred, or willingness to obtain one
• Candidates currently based in the UAE with valid, transferable employment status are encouraged to apply

What Socasa Offers

• Competitive entry-level salary with room for growth based on performance
• Hands-on mentorship from experienced chefs and structured on-the-job training
• Clear career progression path toward Demi Chef de Partie and beyond
• Staff meals during shifts and standard UAE hospitality benefits as per company policy
• A supportive, disciplined kitchen culture focused on developing young culinary talent