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Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi is seeking a motivated Kitchen Steward/Assistant to support line cooks in a fast-paced hotel environment. You will prepare ingredients, handle cold foods, and ensure dishes meet quality standards.

Ideal candidates have 1-3 years of hotel kitchen experience, knowledge of food safety standards, and the ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays. Training provided. This role requires teamwork and stamina to stand for long periods.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 to 3 years of experience in similar role in a hotel, restaurant, or catering environment.
• Knowledge of food preparation techniques, kitchen operations, and food safety standards.
• Ability to follow recipes, standard operating procedures, and chef instructions accurately.
• Knowledge of proper food storage and stock rotation practices (FIFO).
• Attention to detail and commitment to food quality and presentation.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive attitude, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food.
• Wash and peel fresh fruits and vegetables; weigh, measure, and mix ingredients.
• Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, and checklists.
• Prepare and serve cold foods; operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves and fryers.
• Test foods to determine if cooked sufficiently and monitor quality during preparation.
• Set up and break down work station; wash and disinfect kitchen area and tools.
• Check and ensure correct temperature of appliances and food.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food safety

Recipe following

FIFO knowledge

Attention to detail

Stamina/Endurance

Shift flexibility

Job description

Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food. Wash and peel fresh fruits and vegetables. Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients. Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist. Prepare cold foods. Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers. Test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently. Monitor food quality while preparing food. Set-up and break down work station. Serve food in proper portions onto proper receptacles. Wash and disinfect kitchen area, tables, tools, knives, and equipment. Check and ensure the correctness of the temperature of appliances and food.

Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; complete safety training and certifications. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets. Speak with others using clear and professional language. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards. Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors

Qualification & Skills

• Minimum 1 to 3 years of experience in similar role in a hotel, restaurant, or catering environment
• Knowledge of food preparation techniques, kitchen operations, and food safety standards
• Ability to follow recipes, standard operating procedures, and chef instructions accurately
• Knowledge of proper food storage and stock rotation practices (FIFO)
• Attention to detail and commitment to food quality and presentation
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environmen
• Positive attitude, attention to detail, and willingness to learn
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays