Cook (Khaleeji Cuisine)

1st-jobs.com; Dubai; On-site; AED 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Client in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Cook to prepare Khaleeji meals for a private company. The role requires following instructions, moving efficiently in the kitchen, and multitasking to deliver well-prepared dishes.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of Khaleeji cuisine, experience with cutting tools, cookware, and bakeware, and a strong emphasis on sanitation, teamwork, and physical stamina. A culinary diploma is a plus.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a cook.
• Knowledge of Khaleeji cuisine (Eastern Arabian/traditional Arabic variant).
• Experience using cutting tools, cookware, and bakeware.
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures (grilling, baking, boiling).
• Ability to follow sanitation procedures.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Very good communication skills.
• Excellent physical condition and stamina.
• High school diploma or equivalent; culinary school diploma an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment.
• Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping vegetables, peeling, cutting meat).
• Cook food with various utensils or grillers.
• Check food while cooking to stir or turn.
• Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before serving.
• Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen.
• Store all food and other items properly.
• Check the quality of ingredients.
• Monitor stock and place orders when shortages occur.

Skills

Khaleeji cuisine

Food preparation

Food safety

Teamwork

Stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary school diploma (advantage)

Tools

Cutting tools

Cookware

Bakeware

Job description

We are looking for a skilled Cook to prepare delicious Khaleejimeals for our client's private company in Abu Dhabi.

An excellent cook must be able to follow instructions in cooking and delivering well-prepared meals. They must be deft in moving around the kitchen and apt in multi-tasking. Experience in using various ingredients and cooking techniques is also important.

Responsibilities:

• Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment
• Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat, etc.)
• Cook food with various utensils or grillers
• Check food while cooking to stir or turn
• Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served
• Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen
• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly
• Check the quality of ingredients
• Monitor stock and place orders when there are shortages

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a cook
• knowledge of cooking Khaleeji cuisine (eastern Arabian cuisine/traditional Arabic cuisine variant)
• Experience in using cutting tools, cookware, and bakeware
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling, etc.)
• Ability to follow all sanitation procedures
• Ability to work in a team
• Very good communication skills
• Excellent physical condition and stamina
• High school diploma or equivalent; Diploma from a culinary school will be an advantage