Chef De Partie - Indonesian Female

YOSH HOSPITALITY LLC OPC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 67,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

YOSH HOSPITALITY LLC OPC in the United Arab Emirates seeks an experienced Chef de Partie to lead Indonesian kitchen station, prepare and present authentic dishes, and maintain high standards.

You will supervise prep, ensure food safety, ingredient quality, and collaborate with Head Chef and team to deliver service during busy periods while working flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Chef de Partie or similar is required.
• Professional Indonesian cuisine experience and ingredients knowledge.
• Knowledge of food safety, allergies, temperature control.
• Ability to read recipes and follow production sheets.
• Strong knife skills and use of commercial kitchen equipment.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Flexible hours including weekends and holidays.
• Reliable, punctual and team oriented.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, present, and garnish Indonesian dishes per recipes.
• Supervise section; ensure prep, cooking, service and close-down duties.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, allergen controls.
• Check ingredients quality and stock before use.
• Coordinate with Head Chef and team to support service.
• Monitor cooking times, temps, flavours, and plating.
• Assist with training and sharing Indonesian techniques.
• Manage mise en place and stock rotation.

Skills

Indonesian cuisine

Knife skills

Food safety

Mise en place

Teamwork

Recipe following

Kitchen operations

Education

Culinary training

Food safety certificate

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Cooking appliances

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare cook present and garnish Arabic dishes and other menu items in accordance with approved recipes quality standards and presentation requirements
• Manage and supervise the assigned section of the kitchen ensuring that all preparation cooking service cleaning and close-down duties are completed efficiently
• Prepare authentic Indonesian ingredients sauces spice pastes marinades sambals stocks garnishes and accompaniments to the required standard
• Produce Indonesian dishes including where applicable nasi goreng mie goreng rendang satay gado-gado sambal-based dishes soups grilled items and other regional specialities
• Follow recipes portion specifications cooking methods plating guidelines and menu requirements consistently
• Ensure all food is prepared cooked stored labelled and served safely in accordance with food safety legislation and company procedures
• Check the quality freshness quantity temperature storage and condition of ingredients before use
• Assist with daily mise en place including the preparation weighing cutting marinating seasoning cooking cooling and storage of food items
• Monitor cooking times temperatures textures flavours seasoning and presentation to maintain consistent food quality
• Coordinate with the Head Chef Sous Chef kitchen colleagues front-of-house team and other departments to support smooth food service
• Communicate food orders preparation requirements shortages delays quality concerns and service issues promptly to the appropriate chef or manager
• Support the development testing and refinement of Indonesian dishes seasonal menus specials and new recipes when required
• Assist with stock checks ordering requirements receiving deliveries stock rotation date checking and the correct storage of food products
• Maintain accurate portion control and minimise food waste through effective preparation storage stock rotation and responsible use of ingredients
• Ensure that kitchen equipment utensils work surfaces storage areas refrigeration units and cooking stations are clean organised and maintained to the required standard
• Complete routine checks of kitchen equipment and report faults damage maintenance requirements or unsafe conditions without delay
• Follow all food hygiene health and safety fire safety allergen management COSHH manual handling cleaning and personal protective equipment PPE procedures
• Maintain accurate records relating to food temperatures cleaning schedules allergen controls stock usage wastage and other kitchen requirements
• Support kitchen training coach junior team members and share knowledge of Indonesian ingredients cooking techniques flavours and presentation standards where required
• Perform other relevant kitchen duties as assigned by the Head Chef Sous Chef or Direct Manager

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie Demi Chef de Partie Senior Chef Line Cook or in a similar professional kitchen role is required
• Professional experience preparing and cooking Indonesian cuisine with a strong understanding of Indonesian ingredients flavours spices sauces cooking methods and regional dishes
• Good knowledge of kitchen operations mise en place food preparation section management service procedures and professional culinary standards
• Ability to prepare authentic Indonesian dishes consistently while meeting required standards for taste quality portion size presentation and timing
• Good understanding of food safety food hygiene allergen control temperature control cross-contamination prevention and safe food storage procedures
• Ability to read and follow recipes menu specifications production sheets kitchen procedures and food safety documentation accurately
• Good knife skills and experience using commercial kitchen equipment cooking appliances utensils and food preparation tools safely and effectively
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure manage competing priorities meet service deadlines and maintain consistent standards during busy periods
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with chefs kitchen colleagues front-of-house staff suppliers and managers
• Ability to organise and prioritise section duties maintain a clean workstation and complete preparation and close-down tasks to the required standard
• Good understanding of stock control portion control food storage stock rotation waste reduction and cost-conscious kitchen practices
• Ability to identify food quality concerns equipment issues allergen risks hygiene problems and operational delays and elevate them promptly
• Relevant culinary training professional cookery qualification food safety certificate or equivalent practical experience is desirable
• Reliable punctual disciplined creative organised and committed to maintaining high standards of food quality hygiene service and teamwork
• Physically able to stand walk bend reach lift carry and work in a hot and fast-paced kitchen environment for extended periods
• Ability to work flexible hours including early mornings evenings weekends public holidays split shifts overtime and additional shifts when required by business operations
• Commitment to authentic Indonesian cuisine continuous improvement professional kitchen standards safe working practices and excellent guest service