Chef / Cook
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About the Role
IIQAF Group in Dubai is looking for a passionate Chef/Cook to prepare high-quality meals, ensure food safety, and manage kitchen operations. The ideal candidate has experience in food preparation, menu execution, and teamwork in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
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Responsibilities
- Prepare, cook, and present high quality meals according to standardized recipes and menu specifications
- Ensure consistency in food quality, taste, portion control, and presentation
- Assist in planning menus and developing seasonal and specialty dishes
- Prepare ingredients by washing, chopping, marinating, measuring, and organizing food items
- Monitor food preparation and cooking times to ensure efficient kitchen operations
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations, equipment, and storage areas
- Follow food safety, HACCP, sanitation, and hygiene standards at all times
- Monitor food stock levels and assist with inventory control and ordering supplies
- Minimize food waste through proper storage, stock rotation, and portion management
- Inspect ingredients for freshness and quality before use
- Operate kitchen equipment safely and report maintenance issues when necessary
- Collaborate with chefs, kitchen staff, servers, and management to ensure excellent guest satisfaction
Requirements
- Diploma or certification in Culinary Arts, Professional Cookery, Hospitality Management, or a related field is preferred
- Previous experience as a Chef, Cook, Commis Chef, Line Cook, or similar role is preferred
- Experience in hotels, restaurants, resorts, catering companies, or hospitality establishments is highly desirable
- Strong knowledge of international cuisine, food preparation techniques, and culinary standards
- Thorough understanding of HACCP, food safety regulations, sanitation, and kitchen hygiene
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast paced kitchen environment
- Excellent organizational, communication, and teamwork skills
- Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, evenings, and public holidays
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Job Summary
- IIQAF Group is looking for a passionate, skilled, and experienced Chef / Cook to join our hospitality team in Dubai.
- The successful candidate will prepare high quality meals, maintain exceptional food presentation, ensure food safety compliance, manage kitchen operations, and deliver an outstanding dining experience for guests.
- This position is ideal for professionals with experience as a Chef, Cook, Commis Chef, Line Cook, Kitchen Chef, Sous Chef, Restaurant Cook, Hotel Cook, Catering Cook, or Kitchen Team Member.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, cook, and present high quality meals according to standardized recipes and menu specifications.
- Ensure consistency in food quality, taste, portion control, and presentation.
- Assist in planning menus and developing seasonal and specialty dishes.
- Prepare ingredients by washing, chopping, marinating, measuring, and organizing food items.
- Monitor food preparation and cooking times to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations, equipment, and storage areas.
- Follow food safety, HACCP, sanitation, and hygiene standards at all times.
- Monitor food stock levels and assist with inventory control and ordering supplies.
- Minimize food waste through proper storage, stock rotation, and portion management.
- Inspect ingredients for freshness and quality before use.
- Operate kitchen equipment safely and report maintenance issues when necessary.
- Collaborate with chefs, kitchen staff, servers, and management to ensure excellent guest satisfaction.
Required Qualifications
- Diploma or certification in Culinary Arts, Professional Cookery, Hospitality Management, or a related field is preferred.
- Previous experience as a Chef, Cook, Commis Chef, Line Cook, Demi Chef de Partie, Chef de Partie, Sous Chef, Hotel Cook, Restaurant Cook, Catering Cook, or Kitchen Assistant is preferred.
- Experience in hotels, restaurants, resorts, catering companies, cafés, or hospitality establishments is highly desirable.
- Strong knowledge of international cuisine, food preparation techniques, and culinary standards.
- Thorough understanding of HACCP, food safety regulations, sanitation, and kitchen hygiene.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast paced kitchen environment.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, evenings, and public holidays.
- Passion for delivering high quality food and exceptional guest experiences.
Required Skills
- Food Preparation, Cooking, Chef, Cook, Kitchen Operations, Food Presentation, Menu Preparation, Menu Planning, Food Safety, Kitchen Hygiene, Teamwork, Attention to Detail, Multitasking, Customer Satisfaction
Benefits
- Performance based incentives
- Medical insurance
- Paid annual leave
- UAE employment visa
- End of service benefits as per UAE Labour Law
- Meals during duty
- Uniform provided
- Professional culinary training and career development
- Career advancement opportunities within IIQAF Group
Compensation
- Salary: AED 7,000 – AED 8,000 per month.
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