Demi Chef De Partie

YOSH; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 108,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions

Staff meals

Training and development opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

YOSH is seeking a Demi Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team in Abu Dhabi. The role focuses on consistent high standards, collaboration, and efficient service in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires basic cookery techniques, strong teamwork, and adherence to food safety and allergen procedures, with opportunities for training and career progression in a professional setting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a professional kitchen with a basic understanding of cookery techniques and kitchen operations.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.
• Good communication skills and a positive cooperative attitude within a team environment.
• Awareness of food safety hygiene and allergen management; willingness to follow and maintain relevant procedures.
• Physically capable of standing for long periods performing repetitive tasks and handling moderate lifting.
• Basic IT skills for stock records and communication; ability to follow written recipes and standard operating procedures.
• Willingness to undertake relevant checks training and certifications (for example food hygiene certificate) as required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cook and present dishes to the required standards supporting the Chef de Partie and senior kitchen staff.
• Assist with daily mise en place portioning preparation and basic cooking tasks across allocated sections.
• Maintain consistent food quality and presentation in line with menu specifications and portion control requirements.
• Follow recipes and plating guidelines while contributing ideas for specials and menu improvements when requested.
• Ensure compliance with food safety hygiene and allergen procedures including accurate labelling and storage of ingredients.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and report any faults or maintenance needs to supervisors.
• Support stock control processes including rotation wastage recording and assisting with deliveries and stores management.
• Work collaboratively with front-of-house and kitchen teams to ensure smooth service during busy periods including weekends and bank holidays.

Skills

Basic cookery

Under pressure

Teamwork

Food safety

Allergen awareness

Stock control

IT basics

Training willingness

Education

NVQ City & Guilds

Food Safety Level 2

Tools

Stock software

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Demi Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team. The role is suitable for a culinary professional who is passionate about food takes pride in consistent high standards and enjoys working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. This position is open to applicants from all backgrounds and is gender neutral.

Key responsibilities for Demi Chef de Partie

• Prepare cook and present dishes to the required standards supporting the Chef de Partie and senior kitchen staff.

• Assist with daily mise en place portioning preparation and basic cooking tasks across allocated sections.

• Maintain consistent food quality and presentation in line with menu specifications and portion control requirements.

• Follow recipes and plating guidelines while contributing ideas for specials and menu improvements when requested.

• Ensure compliance with food safety hygiene and allergen procedures including accurate labelling and storage of ingredients.

• Operate kitchen equipment safely and report any faults or maintenance needs to supervisors.

• Support stock control processes including rotation wastage recording and assisting with deliveries and stores management.

• Work collaboratively with front-of-house and kitchen teams to ensure smooth service during busy periods including weekends and bank holidays.

Required skills and experience for Demi Chef de Partie

• Previous experience working in a professional kitchen with a basic understanding of cookery techniques and kitchen operations.

• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.

• Good communication skills and a positive cooperative attitude within a team environment.

• Awareness of food safety hygiene and allergen management; willingness to follow and maintain relevant procedures.

• Physically capable of standing for long periods performing repetitive tasks and handling moderate lifting.

• Basic IT skills for stock records and communication; ability to follow written recipes and standard operating procedures.

• Willingness to undertake relevant checks training and certifications (for example food hygiene certificate) as required.

Qualifications and certifications preferred

• Professional culinary qualifications (NVQ City & Guilds or equivalent) or relevant apprenticeship experience are advantageous.

• Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene certificate desirable or willingness to obtain on appointment.

• Any additional training in allergen awareness manual handling or HACCP is beneficial.

Working hours salary and benefits

• Full-time and part-time opportunities available; shift patterns include early mornings evenings weekends and bank holidays as required by service.

• Competitive salary dependent on experience with opportunities for overtime and career progression within the kitchen brigade.

• Benefits may include pension contributions staff meals training and development opportunities and employee discounts where applicable.

Equal opportunities and safer recruitment

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We operate safer recruitment practices and all offers of employment are conditional on satisfactory references background checks and compliance with our safeguarding and food safety policies.

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