CDP- Healthy

Kitopi; Dubai; On-site; AED 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Annual leave

Training opportunities

Diverse team

Team activities

Job summary

Kitopi in Dubai is seeking a passionate Chef de Partie to join our culinary team, specializing in Healthy Cuisine. You will prepare balanced, nutritious dishes with fresh ingredients and help maintain high culinary standards.

You will collaborate with Head Chef and Sous Chef, train junior staff, and contribute to menu development and sustainable kitchen practices while adhering to dietary guidelines and food safety.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or similar, preferably in a health-focused kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of nutrition and modern healthy cooking techniques.
• Culinary degree or certification is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with consistency and quality.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• High attention to hygiene and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present high-quality healthy dishes within your section.
• Ensure dishes follow nutritional guidelines and dietary requirements.
• Assist in menu development for health-focused offerings.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of your workstation.
• Manage inventory and ensure freshness of ingredients.
• Collaborate with Head Chef and Sous Chef to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Train and mentor junior kitchen staff in healthy cooking techniques.
• Monitor food waste and support sustainable kitchen practices.

Skills

Nutrition knowledge

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Food safety

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Kitopi is the region's leading creator and partner for magical food experiences. With a purpose to satisfy the world’s appetite to create joy, Kitopi operates a portfolio of both invested and franchised F&B brands, serving as enablers in the industry by helping brands grow and scale in both the delivery and dine-in spaces.

Launched in Dubai, UAE, in January 2018, Kitopi has grown to become one of the greatest success stories in the food tech space. Kitopi’s kitchens are powered by its proprietary Smart Kitchen Operating System (SKOS) - an in-house suite of applications that optimizes cloud kitchen operations in real time.

With over 6,000 employees, Kitopi currently operates 200+ locations across the UAE, KSA, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Chef de Partie to join our culinary team, specializing in Healthy Cuisine. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in preparing balanced, nutritious, and health-conscious meals with an emphasis on fresh, wholesome ingredients. You will play a key role in maintaining high culinary standards while promoting wellness through food.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present high-quality healthy dishes within your section.
• Ensure all dishes are prepared according to nutritional guidelines and dietary requirements (e.g., gluten-free, vegan, low-carb, keto, etc.).
• Assist in menu development for health-focused offerings, including calorie-conscious and allergen-friendly options.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of your workstation in line with food safety standards.
• Manage inventory and ensure the freshness and quality of ingredients, particularly produce and health-based items.
• Collaborate with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Train and mentor junior kitchen staff in healthy cooking techniques and portion control.
• Monitor food waste and contribute to sustainable kitchen practices.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or similar role, preferably in a health-focused or wellness-oriented kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of nutrition, dietary trends, and modern healthy cooking techniques.
• Culinary degree or relevant certification is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining consistency and quality.
• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to hygiene and food safety.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with plant-based cuisine, superfoods, and alternative cooking methods (e.g., air frying, steaming).
• Familiarity with calorie and macro tracking software/tools.
• Ability to adapt traditional recipes to healthier versions without compromising on taste.
• Extensive learning opportunities with hard and soft skill training to help you improve and challenge yourself.
• Be involved in customized trainings.
• Have the chance to work in an international, diverse, and inclusive environment.
• Become part of one of the most caring communities out there.
• The famous team activities and social events bursting with fun.
• Annual leave as per the company policy.
• Medical Insurance covering all necessary services.
• Yearly get-together for our Frontliner Champions.

Recruitment Process and Timeline

• Pre-Screening: If your profile matches our requirements, you will receive a call from our talent team to discuss about the opportunity.
• Interview Process: If shortlisted, you will meet with our hiring/ operations managers and may need to attend one more round, which could include a trial at our kitchen or dine-in location.
• Offer Discussion: Upon successful completion of the interview & trial rounds, our recruiter will contact you to discuss the offer, post which, an offer letter will be released via email.

So, what does it really mean to work at Kitopi?

We are constantly striving to make Kitopi the best place to work, by empowering you to be the best version of yourself every day. Our company values act as our guiding principles to help ensure that everyone feels safe, included, and like they truly belong.

Kitopi is an equal-opportunity employer. While we currently operate in multiple countries, we are over 70 different nationalities of talented Kitopians. Whether you are a seasoned professional, a recent graduate, or someone looking to return to the workforce after a break, we encourage you to apply. We celebrate rich diverse backgrounds, lifestyles, and cultures and have a 0-tolerance policy towards racism, bigotry, and hate.

Customer-obsessed and tech-enabled, at Kitopi, we are a team of passionate humans who are on a mission together to satisfy the world’s appetite and create joy.