Food Packer

Commis Chef

Calo Inc.

About CaloLaunched in Bahrain in November of 2019, Calo is on a mission to make healthy easy. We’re a team of dedicated people driving this mission by providing better, faster, and cheaper ways to access food through technology.Role OverviewWe are looking for a Commis Chef to join our Calo team. The Commis Chef will support the kitchen team with basic food preparation and daily kitchen operations while maintaining Calo’s hygiene, safety, and quality standards. The successful candidate will assist with tasks such as chopping, slicing, portioning, cleaning, ingredient handling, and supporting chefs, stewards, and kitchen helpers to ensure smooth kitchen operations. This role is ideal for someone eager to grow within a fast-paced kitchen environment and gain hands-on culinary experience. For this role, we are seeking candidates with experience in hospitality, restaurants, central kitchens, or food production environments.Relationships & Working ExpectationsWorks under the guidance of senior chefs, CDPs, and kitchen supervisorsSupports kitchen operations alongside stewards, kitchen helpers, and production staffWorks closely with Kitchen Management and Production Leads to maintain workflow efficiencyShift-based work in temperature-controlled environments with mandatory personal protective equipment during all production operation timesMain ResponsibilitiesAssist with basic food preparation including chopping, slicing, peeling, trimming, and portioning ingredientsSupport chefs with mise en place and ingredient preparation as per standardized recipesAssist with receiving, storing, labeling, and rotating ingredients following FIFO practicesHelp maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations, storage areas, and preparation areasSupport stewards and kitchen helpers with cleaning duties and maintaining sanitation standardsEnsure preparation tasks are completed efficiently and on time to support production and dispatch operationsFollow food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards at all timesAssist in minimizing waste through proper handling and storage of ingredientsSupport the kitchen team during busy operational periods and maintain teamwork across all sectionsCarry out any additional kitchen support duties assigned by senior chefs or supervisorsIdeal CandidateQualificationsPrevious experience in restaurants, hotels, catering, central kitchens, or food production environments preferredBasic understanding of food hygiene and kitchen safety standardsHACCP knowledge or certification is an advantageCurrently based in KuwaitKnowledge & CompetencyBasic understanding of kitchen operations and food preparation techniquesAbility to work in a fast-paced and high-volume kitchen environmentAbility to follow instructions and work well within a teamBasic communication skills in EnglishPersonalityPositive attitude and willingness to learnTeam player with good work ethicPassion for food preparation and kitchen operationsAbility to maintain cleanliness, organization, and discipline in the kitchenCommitted to supporting the team and delivering quality standards consistently