Culinary Trainer

KELVIN CATERING SERVICES & FACILITIES MANAGEMENT (EMIRATES) LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in UAE is looking for a Culinary Trainer responsible for training and developing culinary staff across all kitchen sections. This role involves designing structured culinary training programs, conducting hands-on training, and ensuring adherence to food safety and operational standards. The ideal candidate should have 6-10 years of professional culinary experience and a degree or diploma in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management. Strong communication and training skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of professional culinary experience across multiple kitchen sections.
• Prior experience in culinary training.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP, SOPs, and kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver structured culinary training programs for all kitchen sections.
• Conduct hands-on training, demonstrations, coaching, and on-the-job training.
• Ensure adherence to recipes, SOPs, portion control, and presentation standards.

Skills

Culinary training

Food safety knowledge

Excellent communication

Presentation skills

Education

Degree/Diploma in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management

Job description

Job Description

The Culinary Trainer is responsible for training and developing the company’s culinary staff across all kitchen sections, ensuring strong technical fundamentals, consistency in execution, and adherence to company standards. The role focuses on designing and delivering structured culinary training programs using sound instructional methodologies, assessing skill gaps, and elevating overall kitchen performance. The Culinary Trainer actively supports operational excellence and new site mobilizations by ensuring culinary teams are well‑prepared, compliant, and performance ready.

• Design and deliver structured culinary training programs for all kitchen sections
• Conduct hands‑on training, demonstrations, coaching, and on‑the‑job training
• Ensure adherence to recipes, SOPs, portion control, and presentation standards
• Assess skills, identify gaps, and provide targeted retraining and feedback
• Train teams on food safety, HACCP, hygiene, and HSE standards
• Support culinary training for new site mobilizations and openings
• Maintain training records and prepare periodic training reports

Job Requirements

• Degree/Diploma in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management
• 6–10 years of professional culinary experience across multiple kitchen sections
• Prior experience in culinary training
• Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP, SOPs, and kitchen operations
• Excellent communication, presentation, and training skills
• Certified Trainer qualification is an advantage