Junior Kitchen Chef: Prep, Cook & Quality in Abu Dhabi

Aloft Hotels; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Aloft Hotels in Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre is seeking a dedicated kitchen teammate to prepare ingredients, portion, wash and store foods, and assist with cooking to recipes and quality standards.

You will operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers; monitor temperatures; maintain a clean, safe work station; and support the team to deliver high-standard meals while upholding Marriott/Aloft safety policies.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers.
• Test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently.
• Monitor food quality while preparing food.
• Set-up 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.

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent

Job description

Aloft Hotels in Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre is seeking a dedicated kitchen teammate to prepare ingredients, portion, wash and store foods, and assist with cooking to recipes and quality standards.

You will operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers; monitor temperatures; maintain a clean, safe work station; and support the team to deliver high-standard meals while upholding Marriott/Aloft safety policies.