Commis Chef - Cold Kitchen

Job Description

The Commis Chef – Cold Kitchen supports the preparation of salads, cold appetizers, dressings, sandwiches, desserts, and other chilled dishes according to Marriott standards. Candidates should have basic culinary training or relevant kitchen experience, good food-safety knowledge, and the ability to follow recipes and portion specifications accurately. The role requires teamwork, cleanliness, organisation, physical stamina, and willingness to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays. The successful candidate is expected to maintain hygienic work areas, handle ingredients safely, minimise waste, assist senior chefs, and consistently deliver attractive, high-quality food in a busy resort kitchen.

Company Info

Pattaya Marriott Resort and Spa is positioned as a full-service hospitality property serving leisure travellers, families, groups, and business guests in Thailand’s popular coastal destination of Pattaya. As a Marriott-affiliated hotel, it operates within the standards of Marriott International, one of the world’s largest hotel companies, with a broad portfolio of international brands and properties. The resort environment typically includes accommodation, restaurants and bars, guest services, recreational facilities, meetings or events, and spa-related experiences. Employees can expect a structured, multicultural workplace focused on guest satisfaction, food and service quality, safety, teamwork, and professional development. Culinary team members may gain valuable experience working with international guests, high-volume food production, standardised operating procedures, and hotel-brand training while building a career in Thailand’s competitive tourism and hospitality industry.

Destination Guide

Thailand offers strong hospitality opportunities in Phuket, Koh Samui, Krabi, Koh Chang, and Pattaya, especially in hotels, restaurants, resorts, wellness, diving, and guest services. Phuket and Samui generally provide the widest range of international resort jobs, while smaller islands offer a quieter lifestyle but fewer year-round vacancies. Thai culture values politeness, respect, family, and calm communication; learning basic Thai is helpful. Living costs vary, with island accommodation and transport often more expensive than on the mainland. Employees should confirm whether staff housing, meals, transport, insurance, and service charge are included. Foreign workers normally need an employer-sponsored Non-Immigrant B visa and a Thai work permit before legally working; requirements can change, so applicants should check with the employer and Thai authorities. Pattaya is coastal rather than an island, but it offers convenient access to beaches, nightlife, shopping, and Bangkok.