Junior Chef: Fast-Paced Café Kitchen & Growth

AP&Co. Hospitality; Dubai; On-site; AED 33,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Brand-new concept launch

Career growth within expanding group

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

AP&Co. Hospitality, a Dubai-based hospitality group, is launching a new fashion café concept at Mall of the Emirates and seeks a kitchen assistant to support chefs during service.

The role focuses on maintaining hygiene, following recipes, and learning culinary techniques under senior staff. Ideal for candidates with 1–2 years of kitchen experience who are eager to grow within a dynamic hotel/restaurant setting.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of kitchen experience in a restaurant, cafe, or hotel environment.
• Basic culinary skills and willingness to learn new techniques.
• Good understanding of food hygiene and safety practices.
• Ability to work well within a fast-paced team environment.
• Flexibility to work across different kitchen sections as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist section chefs with food preparation, cooking, and plating during service.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked workstation.
• Follow standard recipes and portion control guidelines consistently.
• Support with receiving, storing, and rotating deliveries according to FIFO standards.
• Learn and develop culinary techniques under the guidance of senior kitchen staff.

Skills

Kitchen exp 1-2 yrs

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Flexibility

Job description

AP&Co. Hospitality, a Dubai-based hospitality group, is launching a new fashion café concept at Mall of the Emirates and seeks a kitchen assistant to support chefs during service.

The role focuses on maintaining hygiene, following recipes, and learning culinary techniques under senior staff. Ideal for candidates with 1–2 years of kitchen experience who are eager to grow within a dynamic hotel/restaurant setting.