Demi Chef de Partie - Garde Manger

Marriott Hotels Resorts; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group is seeking a skilled culinary professional for their kitchen in Dubai. The role involves preparing ingredients, cooking, and ensuring food quality while adhering to safety and presentation standards. Candidates should have at least one year of relevant experience and a high school diploma or equivalent. The ideal applicant will possess strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of related work experience is required.
• Ability to follow food safety and quality standards.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients, cook food, and follow recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.
• Ensure food quality during preparation.

Skills

Food preparation

Attention to quality standards

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent

Job description

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

• Prepare ingredients for cooking including portioning, chopping and storing food.
• Wash and peel fresh fruits and vegetables.
• Weigh, measure and mix ingredients.
• Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards and food preparation checklist.
• Prepare cold foods.
• Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves and fryers.
• Test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently.
• Monitor food quality while preparing food.
• Setup and break down work station.
• Serve food in proper portions onto proper receptacles.
• Wash and disinfect kitchen area, tables, tools, knives and equipment.
• Check and ensure the correctness of the temperature of appliances and food.

Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries and unsafe work conditions to manager; complete safety training and certifications. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets. Speak with others using clear and professional language. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards. Stand, sit or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift. Reach overhead and below the knees including bending, twisting, pulling and stooping. Move, lift, carry, push, pull and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

• Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Related Work Experience: At least 1 year of related work experience.
• Supervisory Experience: No supervisory experience.
• License or Certification: None

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer; we believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive people-first culture; and are committed to nondiscrimination on any protected basis such as disability, veteran status or any other basis covered under applicable law.