Culinary Intern at InterContinental Fujairah Resort

InterContinental Hotels Group; Fujairah City; On-site; AED 20,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

InterContinental Fujairah Resort is seeking a Culinary Intern to support daily food production, assist with mise en place, and ensure proper storage of ingredients while upholding hygiene standards.

You will gain practical experience in menu preparation, quality control, and understand the kitchen's operational workflow within a luxury hotel. This internship offers hands-on learning with a professional culinary team.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Hospitality, Culinary Arts, or related field.
• Previous experience or on-the-job training in a similar role.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and as part of a team.
• Positive attitude with attention to detail and eagerness to learn.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist chefs in food preparation and basic cooking tasks.
• Support mise en place and kitchen organization.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene per food safety regulations.
• Follow instructions and recipes accurately.
• Ensure proper storage and labeling of ingredients.
• Assist in receiving and storing kitchen supplies.
• Comply with hotel policies and health & safety standards.
• Perform any additional tasks assigned by the Chef or Sous Chef.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Positive attitude

Flexible schedule

Education

Degree in Hospitality, Culinary Arts, or related field

Job description

As the world’s largest family of luxury hotels, we all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental brand. Shaped by decades of international know-how and local insights, our passion for luxury travel spans cultures and customs. Inspiring us to create warm and sophisticated experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world.

The InterContinental Fujairah Resort is situated on the shoreline of the exquisite Al Aqah Beach, beneath the spectacular backdrop of the Hajjar Mountains. An exceptional destination where Arabian hospitality meets luxury. With 190 rooms, indoor & outdoor event space, restaurants & bar. With over 30 languages and countries represented by the staff, the hotel weaves together an international five-star resort presence.

What's your passion? Whether you're into knitting, kite flying or karaoke, at IHG we're interested in YOU! We love people who apply the same amount of care and passion to their jobs as they do their hobbies - people who help us create great brands guests love. And we're looking for more people like this to join our dynamic & committed team at the InterContinental Fujairah Resort.

Your Day to Day:

As a Culinary Intern, you will support daily food production, assist with mise en place, ensure proper storage of ingredients, and maintain hygiene standards. This role provides practical experience in menu preparation, quality control, and understanding operational workflow within a hotel kitchen.

Some of your main role responsibilities are:

• Assist chefs in food preparation and basic cooking tasks

• Support daily mise en place and kitchen organization

• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in accordance with food safety regulations

• Follow instructions and recipes accurately

• Ensure proper storage and labelling of ingredients

• Assist in receiving and storing kitchen supplies

• Comply with hotel policies and health & safety standards

• Perform any additional tasks assigned by the Chef or Sous Chef

Ideally, you'll have some or all of the following competencies and experience we're looking for:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Hospitality, Culinary Arts, or any related field.

• Previous experience/On job training in a similar position

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and as part of a team.

• Positive attitude, strong attention to detail, and eagerness to learn.

• Have the ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and/or holidays

In return, we offer competitive pay and benefits, and a chance to work with a great team of talented people. Most importantly, we'll give you the Room to Belong.

We are an equal opportunity employer.