High-Volume Production Prep Cook

Daikan Hospitality Group; Abu Dhabi; In loco; AED 28.000 - 45.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Daikan Hospitality Group is seeking a Production Prep Cook to support high-volume kitchen operations in Abu Dhabi. You will prepare mise en place in large batches, manage stock and wastage, and ensure compliance with HACCP and local food safety standards.

Reporting to the Head Chef and Sous Chef, you will work with the team to minimize waste, follow FIFO, and maintain clean, safe workstations across shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Competenze

• High school education; culinary certificate or kitchen training is an advantage.
• Minimum 2 years experience in prep, production, or commis roles in a high-volume kitchen.
• Japanese or Asian cuisine experience is a plus.
• Strong knife skills and ability to prepare large batches accurately and work efficiently under pressure.
• Knowledge of par levels, prep lists, FIFO, stock rotation, and basic food safety; food handler certification or willingness to obtain one.
• Basic English communication skills, physically fit, and flexible to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

Mansioni

• Prepare vegetables, proteins, sauces, stocks, marinades, and other mise en place in large batches, following standard recipes and portion specifications.
• Monitor stock levels, prepare daily prep lists, replenish kitchen stations, and inform the Sous Chef of shortages.
• Label, date, store, and rotate ingredients using FIFO; maintain accurate wastage records and minimize overproduction.
• Follow HACCP, temperature control, cross-contamination prevention, and Dubai Municipality/ADAFSA food safety requirements.
• Coordinate with kitchen teams, support service during peak periods, maintain clean workstations, and use equipment safely.

Conoscenze

Knife skills

Batch preparation

Attention to detail

Food safety knowledge

English communication

Formazione

High school education

Culinary certificate

Descrizione del lavoro

Daikan Hospitality Group is seeking a Production Prep Cook to support high-volume kitchen operations in Abu Dhabi. You will prepare mise en place in large batches, manage stock and wastage, and ensure compliance with HACCP and local food safety standards.

Reporting to the Head Chef and Sous Chef, you will work with the team to minimize waste, follow FIFO, and maintain clean, safe workstations across shifts, including weekends and holidays.