Dubai Chef / Cook - Elevate Menus, Grow Your Career

IIQAF; Dubai; On-site; AED 78,120 - 89,280; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based incentives

Medical insurance

Paid annual leave

UAE employment visa

End-of-service benefits

Meals during duty

Uniform provided

Professional culinary training and CAR

Job summary

IIQAF Group in Dubai is seeking a skilled Chef/Cook to lead daily kitchen operations, prepare high-quality meals, and ensure food safety compliance. You will work in a fast-paced hospitality setting with a focus on presentation, portion control, and teamwork.

The ideal candidate has professional culinary training, experience across hotels or restaurants, and a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences while following HACCP standards and maintaining cleanliness.

Qualifications

• Diploma or certification in Culinary Arts, Professional Cookery, Hospitality Management, or a related field is preferred.
• Previous experience as a Chef, Cook, Commis Chef, Line Cook, Demi Chef de Partie, Chef de Partie, Sous Chef, Hotel Cook, Restaurant Cook, Catering Cook, or Kitchen Assistant is preferred.
• Experience in hotels, restaurants, resorts, catering companies, cafés, or hospitality establishments is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of international cuisine, food preparation techniques, and culinary standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present high-quality meals according to standardized recipes and menu specifications.
• Ensure consistency in food quality, taste, portion control, and presentation.
• Assist in planning menus and developing seasonal and specialty dishes.
• Prepare ingredients by washing, chopping, marinating, measuring, and organizing food items.
• Monitor food preparation and cooking times to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations, equipment, and storage areas.
• Follow food safety, HACCP, sanitation, and hygiene standards at all times.
• Monitor food stock levels and assist with inventory control and ordering supplies.
• Minimize food waste through proper storage, stock rotation, and portion management.
• Inspect ingredients for freshness and quality before use.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and report maintenance issues when necessary.
• Collaborate with chefs, kitchen staff, servers, and management to ensure excellent guest satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with health regulations and company policies.
• Support catering services, banquets, buffet operations, and special hospitality events when required.
• Maintain a positive, professional, and team-oriented work environment.

Skills

Food Preparation

Cooking

Chef

Cook

Kitchen Operations

Food Presentation

Menu Preparation

Menu Planning

Food Safety

Kitchen Hygiene

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Multitasking

Customer Satisfaction

Education

Diploma or Certification in Culinary Arts/Professional Cookery/Hospitality Management

Job description

IIQAF Group in Dubai is seeking a skilled Chef/Cook to lead daily kitchen operations, prepare high-quality meals, and ensure food safety compliance. You will work in a fast-paced hospitality setting with a focus on presentation, portion control, and teamwork.

The ideal candidate has professional culinary training, experience across hotels or restaurants, and a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences while following HACCP standards and maintaining cleanliness.