Commis Chef

About the role

Costa Navarino, a destination resort complex in Messinia, Greece, is looking for a Commis Chef to join its Kitchen team. The role supports daily food preparation and helps keep operations smooth and efficient, developing culinary skills while maintaining high standards of hygiene, quality and cleanliness.

Key responsibilities

• Follow food preparation, receiving, storage and handling procedures in line with company policies.
• Develop knowledge of the menu, recipes, production methods and presentation standards.
• Complete assigned tasks accurately and within the required timeframes.
• Follow allergy and dietary requirement procedures and check the quality of raw materials.
• Comply with health and safety requirements, hotel policies, SOPs and brand standards.
• Attend required training and seminars and keep up to date on ingredients, culinary trends and procedures.

Required profile

• Two-year IEK or technical school diploma in Culinary Arts.
• Good command of English, spoken and written.
• Basic knowledge of ingredients, recipes, food presentation, allergens and dietary requirements.
• Knowledge of HACCP procedures and documentation.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Required skills

• Basic knowledge of kitchen equipment and safe operating procedures.
• Basic knowledge of cutting, cooking techniques, hot and cold kitchen methods and doneness levels.
• Basic understanding of stock, storage and ordering procedures.

What we offer

• Private medical plan.
• Accommodation near Costa Navarino for eligible associates.
• Meals provided on site.
• Uniform and laundry service (where applicable).
• Ongoing training and development, task force assignments at Marriott hotels abroad and a multicultural work environment.
• Use of Costa Navarino facilities, access to the online wellness platform, wellbeing initiatives, employee discounts and associate benefits worldwide.