Chef Cook

MAQ CAFE; Sharjah; On-site; AED 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

MAQ CAFE in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, is seeking a skilled culinary professional to lead our kitchen team. The role focuses on crafting and executing innovative menus that cater to diverse dietary preferences while maintaining exceptional food quality and presentation.

Responsibilities include overseeing daily kitchen operations, implementing rigorous food safety protocols, and mentoring junior cooks to foster growth and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent certification from a recognized culinary institution, demonstrating a strong foundational knowledge of cooking techniques.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of professional cooking experience in high-paced kitchen environments, showcasing versatility in various cuisines.
• Experience in supervisory roles, with proven leadership skills to effectively manage and motivate kitchen teams.
• Proficiency in food safety and sanitation standards, with certifications such as ServSafe or equivalent, ensuring compliance with health regulations.

Responsibilities

• Craft and execute innovative menu items that reflect seasonal ingredients catering to diverse dietary preferences and restrictions.
• Oversee kitchen operations ensuring that food quality and presentation meet the highest standards consistently delivering an exceptional dining experience.
• Develop and implement food safety protocols maintaining compliance with health regulations to ensure a clean and safe kitchen environment.
• Train and mentor junior kitchen staff fostering skill development and teamwork to enhance overall kitchen performance.

Skills

Menu development

Kitchen operations management

Food safety protocols

Staff training & mentoring

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent certification

Tools

ServSafe certification

Job description

• Craft and execute innovative menu items that reflect seasonal ingredients catering to diverse dietary preferences and restrictions Oversee kitchen operations ensuring that food quality and presentation meet the highest standards consistently delivering an exceptional dining experience Develop and implement food safety protocols maintaining compliance with health regulations to ensure a clean and safe kitchen environment Train and mentor junior kitchen staff fostering skill development and teamwork to enhance overall kitchen performance Culinary degree or equivalent certification from a recognized culinary institution, demonstrating a strong foundational knowledge of cooking techniques.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of professional cooking experience in high-paced kitchen environments, showcasing versatility in various cuisines.
• Experience in supervisory roles, with proven leadership skills to effectively manage and motivate kitchen teams.
• Proficiency in food safety and sanitation standards, with certifications such as ServSafe or equivalent, ensuring compliance with health regulations.