Khaleeji Cook

Kelvin Catering Services & Facilities Management (Emirates) LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 54,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelvin Catering Services & Facilities Management (Emirates) LLC in the UAE seeks a Khaleeji Cook to prepare authentic Emirati and Gulf dishes for remote site catering, upholding top quality, hygiene, and presentation.

Candidates should have experience in high-volume catering or industrial kitchens, familiarity with HACCP standards, and the ability to work in fast-paced shifts on remote sites.

Qualifications

• Up to 3 years of experience in authentic Emirati (Khaleeji) cuisine.
• Proven experience in high volume catering or industrial kitchen operations.
• Knowledge of HACCP, food hygiene and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of authentic Emirati and Khaleeji dishes.
• Ensure all food is prepared, cooked, and presented to quality standards.
• Maintain consistency in taste, portion size and presentation across meals.
• Support high-volume food production while meeting service timelines.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and rotation of food items using FIFO.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hygienic work area at all times.
• Comply with HACCP, food safety, and hygiene standards.
• Monitor food quality and report issues related to ingredients or equipment.
• Minimize food wastage through portion control and stock utilization.
• Assist with inventory control and stock requisitions when required.
• Follow all HSE and food safety procedures.
• Work with kitchen team to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Perform any other duties assigned by Head Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.

Skills

Emirati cuisine knowledge

High-volume catering

Food hygiene

Teamwork

English communication

Job description

Job Description

The Khaleeji Cook is responsible for preparing authentic Emirati and Gulf (Khaleeji) cuisine while maintaining the highest standards of food quality, hygiene, and presentation.

Job Description

The Khaleeji Cook is responsible for preparing authentic Emirati and Gulf (Khaleeji) cuisine while maintaining the highest standards of food quality, hygiene, and presentation.

The role requires experience in high volume catering operations and the ability to consistently deliver traditional dishes in remote site or industrial catering environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of authentic Emirati and Khaleeji dishes in accordance with approved recipes and menu plans.
• Ensure all food is prepared, cooked, and presented to company quality standards.
• Maintain consistency in taste, portion size, and presentation across all meal services.
• Support high-volume food production while meeting service timelines.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and rotation of food items using FIFO principles.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hygienic work area at all times.
• Comply with HACCP, food safety, and hygiene standards.
• Monitor food quality and report any issues related to ingredients or equipment.
• Minimize food wastage through effective portion control and proper stock utilization.
• Assist with inventory control and stock requisitions when required.
• Follow all company Health, Safety, Environment (HSE), and food safety procedures.
• Work collaboratively with the kitchen team to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Head Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.

Job Requirements

Experience

• Up to 3 years of experience in preparing authentic Emirati (Khaleeji) cuisine.
• Proven experience in high volume catering or industrial kitchen operations.
• Relevant experience in the catering industry within the Middle East (UAE preferred).
• Previous experience in onshore catering operations or willingness to work at remote sites.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of traditional Emirati and Gulf cuisine.
• Ability to prepare meals efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Sound understanding of HACCP, food hygiene, and food safety standards.
• Good knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and portion control.
• Ability to maintain consistent quality under pressure.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to follow recipes, production schedules, and supervisors' instructions.
• Basic English communication skills (Arabic is an advantage).

Working Conditions

• Remote site, camp, or industrial catering environment.