Chef

Job Purpose

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook hot and cold food according to approved recipes and production plans.
• Follow standardized recipes, portion sizes, cooking methods, and presentation standards.
• Meet daily production quantities and delivery schedules.
• Check ingredient quality and freshness before use.
• Monitor cooking temperatures and ensure food is cooked safely.
• Coordinate with the Sous Chef and kitchen team for smooth production.
• Support junior chefs, commis chefs, and kitchen helpers.
• Complete temperature, production, cleaning, and food safety records.

Food Safety and Hygiene

• Follow HACCP, food safety, hygiene, and company procedures.
• Prevent cross-contamination between raw and cooked foods.
• Maintain correct separation and storage of raw materials, cooked food, vegetables, dairy, and other ingredients.
• Follow correct cooling, reheating, thawing, and storage procedures.
• Maintain the kitchen in compliance with applicable UAE food safety requirements.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Chef in a hotel, restaurant, catering company, central kitchen, or similar food production environment.
• High-volume commercial kitchen experience is preferred.
• Good knowledge of cooking techniques and food preparation.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes and production specifications.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict production deadlines.
• Good teamwork, communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Physically fit and able to work long hours when required.
• Culinary qualification or relevant professional training is an advantage.

Working Conditions

• Work takes place in a professional commercial kitchen environment.
• Shifts, weekends, public holidays, and extended hours may be required depending on production and catering requirements.

Pay

• Pay is AED 1,112.93 to AED 7,298.28 per month.

Work Location

• Work location is in person.