Demi Chef de Partie — Cold Kitchen Mastery in Dubai

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Dubai; On-site; AED 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted Accor rates

Learning programs

Career growth within the group

Job summary

Grand Plaza Mövenpick Media City in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, seeks a detail-oriented Demi Chef de Partie (Cold Kitchen) to join our culinary team. You will prepare cold dishes, salads, and charcuterie under the Chef de Partie, maintain your station, manage inventory, and ensure food safety standards are met consistently to deliver an exceptional dining experience.

Ideal candidates bring proven cold kitchen experience, strong knife skills, and a solid understanding of hygiene and plating.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in a professional cold kitchen or garde manger station
• Strong knowledge of cold food preparation techniques, including salad preparation, charcuterie, and appetizer assembly
• Excellent knife skills and proficiency with kitchen equipment and tools
• Comprehensive understanding of food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining high quality standards
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent teamwork and communication abilities
• Physical stamina to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail with a commitment to consistent plating and presentation
• Ability to follow recipes and instructions precisely
• Preferred: Experience in fine dining or upscale restaurant environments
• Preferred: Knowledge of international cuisines and contemporary plating techniques
• Preferred: Culinary certification or formal culinary training
• Preferred: Experience with food costing and inventory management systems

Responsibilities

• Prepare cold dishes, salads, appetizers, and charcuterie items according to established recipes and plating standards
• Maintain and organize your assigned cold kitchen station, ensuring all tools and ingredients are properly stored and accessible
• Execute precise knife cuts and food preparation techniques to maintain consistency and quality across all dishes
• Monitor food quality, temperature, and freshness throughout service, discarding items that do not meet standards
• Assist in menu development and seasonal specials for cold kitchen offerings
• Collaborate with kitchen team members to ensure smooth workflow and timely service during peak hours
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and hygiene regulations to maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Receive and store ingredients, checking for quality and proper rotation using the FIFO method
• Support the Chef de Partie in training and mentoring junior kitchen staff when required
• Maintain accurate records of inventory and communicate stock needs to management
• Adapt quickly to changing priorities and service demands while maintaining attention to detail

Skills

Cold kitchen

Knife skills

Food safety

Org skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Grand Plaza Mövenpick Media City in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, seeks a detail-oriented Demi Chef de Partie (Cold Kitchen) to join our culinary team. You will prepare cold dishes, salads, and charcuterie under the Chef de Partie, maintain your station, manage inventory, and ensure food safety standards are met consistently to deliver an exceptional dining experience.

Ideal candidates bring proven cold kitchen experience, strong knife skills, and a solid understanding of hygiene and plating.