Cook - Culinary Operations

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 78,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, invites applications for a full-time Cook in its culinary operations. The role focuses on ingredient preparation, cooking, food quality, portion control, presentation, temperature monitoring, and maintaining a clean workstation.

Working with established recipes and checklists, you will help ensure consistent quality across daily kitchen operations while adhering to safety and sanitation standards.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Related Work Experience: At least 1 year of related work experience.
• Supervisory Experience: No supervisory experience required.
• License or Certification: None required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, weighing, measuring, mixing, and proper storage.
• Wash and peel fresh fruits and vegetables before preparation.
• Prepare and cook dishes according to established recipes, quality requirements, presentation standards, and food preparation checklists.
• Prepare cold food items according to kitchen requirements.
• Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers safely and correctly.
• Test prepared foods to confirm they are sufficiently cooked.
• Monitor food quality throughout preparation and cooking.
• Check appliance and food temperatures for accuracy and compliance with required standards.
• Serve food in appropriate portions and designated receptacles.
• Set up workstations before service and break them down when work is completed.
• Perform other reasonable culinary duties requested by supervisors.

Skills

Food prep

Cooking

Food safety

Quality control

Portion control

Knife skills

Temperature monitoring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Cook - Culinary Operations Job Snapshot

Role: Cook Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Industry: Hospitality Function: Food Preparation-Cooking Experience: At least 1 year of related work experience Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time Position Overview The Cook is a full-time Hospitality opportunity with The Ritz-Carlton in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. This non-management culinary role focuses on ingredient preparation, cooking, food quality, portion control, presentation, temperature monitoring, and maintaining a clean and properly organized kitchen workstation. Working according to established recipes and preparation checklists, the Cook helps maintain consistent food quality throughout daily kitchen operations while following The Ritz-Carlton 's safety, sanitation, and professional standards.

Job Details Country: United Arab Emirates City: Abu Dhabi Industry: Hospitality Function: Food Preparation-Cooking Salary: Not disclosed Gender: No Preference Candidate Nationality: Not specified Job Type: Full-time Job Number 26107083 Position Type Non-Management Work Arrangement This is an on-site position and is not located remotely.

Culinary Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, weighing, measuring, mixing, and proper storage.
• Wash and peel fresh fruits and vegetables before preparation.
• Prepare and cook dishes according to established recipes, quality requirements, presentation standards, and food preparation checklists.
• Prepare cold food items according to kitchen requirements.
• Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers safely and correctly.
• Test prepared foods to confirm they are sufficiently cooked.
• Monitor food quality throughout preparation and cooking.
• Check appliance and food temperatures for accuracy and compliance with required standards.
• Serve food in appropriate portions and designated receptacles.
• Set up workstations before service and break them down when work is completed.
• Perform other reasonable culinary duties requested by supervisors.

Kitchen Cleanliness and Food Quality

Maintaining a clean and properly prepared workstation is an essential part of the role. The Cook washes and disinfects kitchen areas, tables, tools, knives, and equipment while supporting established food quality and workplace standards. Attention to food temperatures, preparation methods, portioning, and presentation helps ensure dishes are produced consistently throughout service.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Related Work Experience: At least 1 year of related work experience.
• Supervisory Experience: No supervisory experience required.
• License or Certification: None required.

Teamwork and Professional Standards

The Cook works closely with other culinary associates and is expected to communicate using clear and professional language. Positive working relationships, cooperation toward common team goals, and an appropriate response to colleagues ' concerns are important to efficient kitchen operations. Associates must maintain a clean and professional appearance, protect company assets, preserve the confidentiality of proprietary information, and comply with established quality expectations.

Safety Requirements

Company safety and security policies and procedures must be followed throughout daily operations. Associates are required to complete applicable safety training and certifications and report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, or unsafe working conditions to management.

Physical Requirements

The position may require standing, sitting, or walking for extended periods or throughout an entire work shift. Kitchen duties can also involve reaching overhead and below the knees, bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Candidates must be able to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance.

The Ritz-Carlton Gold Standards

The Ritz-Carlton Gold Standards provide the foundation for how its Ladies and Gentlemen approach their responsibilities and guest service. Associates are expected to learn and exemplify principles including the Credo, Employee Promise, and Service Values while contributing to thoughtful luxury hospitality.

About the Company

The Ritz-Carlton operates more than 100 award-winning properties worldwide and is part of Marriott International 's portfolio of brands. Its Ladies and Gentlemen create distinctive luxury hospitality experiences guided by The Ritz-Carlton Gold Standards.