Assistant Chef

Role Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef or Chef with daily kitchen operations and food preparation.
• Prepare meals, salads, sandwiches, bowls, wraps, and other nutritious food items.
• Follow recipes, portion sizes, preparation procedures, and FIFO practices.
• Maintain ingredient freshness, safe storage, labeling, and temperature control.
• Assist with cooking, plating, and service during busy periods.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and support inventory and opening and closing procedures.
• Monitor stock levels, minimize wastage, and report shortages to the Chef.
• Follow Dubai Municipality food safety and hygiene requirements.

Requirements

• Have previous experience as an Assistant Chef, Commis Chef, or in a similar kitchen position.
• Have at least 2 years of fast-food experience.
• Know food preparation, hygiene, and kitchen safety practices.
• Accurately follow recipes and portion-control standards.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Demonstrate teamwork and communication skills.
• Be flexible to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays when required.
• Experience with healthy or fitness-focused cuisine is advantageous.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of healthy cooking methods and nutritious ingredients is advantageous.
• Experience with low-calorie, high-protein, clean-eating, or balanced meal preparation is advantageous.
• Understanding of food portioning, presentation, and consistent quality is advantageous.

Compensation

• Pay is listed as AED 1.00 per month.
• The employer states that salary is based on experience and skills.

Schedule

• The role is full-time.
• Shift, weekend, and public-holiday work may be required.

Workplace

• Work location is in person.