Line Cook

Al Tayer Group Career site; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant discounts

Job summary

Al Tayer Group's luxury retail café in Dubai is seeking a Line Cook to support daily kitchen operations, preparing and cooking items to approved recipes, and ensuring presentation quality. You will work under the Kitchen Supervisor with a focus on precision, cleanliness, and teamwork to deliver elevated guest experiences.

The role requires 4+ years in line cook or similar, high school diploma, culinary training a plus, ability to work weekends and varied shifts, strict adherence to food safety

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a line cook or in a similar kitchen role.
• Food safety and hygiene knowledge.
• Culinary training is a plus, not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items in line with approved recipes and presentation standards.
• Ensure consistent taste, quality, and plating across all dishes.
• Maintain a clean, organised workstation at all times.
• Adhere to food safety, hygiene, and health regulations.
• Ensure correct food storage, labeling, and stock rotation (FIFO).
• Participate in daily cleaning schedules and end-of-shift procedures.
• Support prep work, inventory checks, and stock organisation as required.
• Work with kitchen and front-of-house teams to ensure smooth service.
• Communicate clearly during service to support efficient order flow and minimise delays.
• Use kitchen equipment safely and report maintenance or safety issues promptly.
• Minimise food waste by portion control and preparation guidelines.
• Monitor food quality during service and flag issues proactively.
• Support other kitchen sections during peak service periods as required.
• Adapt quickly to changing service demands while maintaining quality standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Food safety

Adaptability

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma

Culinary training (advantage)

Job description

The Line Cook is responsible for supporting daily kitchen operations within the café at our luxury retail destination, reporting to the Kitchen Supervisor. This role plays a key part in delivering consistently high-quality food in line with approved recipes, presentation standards, and brand expectations. With a strong focus on precision, cleanliness, and teamwork, the Line Cook contributes to a seamless, elevated guest experience while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items in line with approved recipes and presentation standards
• Ensure consistent taste, quality, and plating across all dishes
• Maintain a clean, organised, and professional workstation at all times
• Adhere strictly to food safety, hygiene, and health regulations
• Ensure correct food storage, labelling, and stock rotation (FIFO)
• Participate in daily cleaning schedules and end-of-shift procedures
• Support prep work, inventory checks, and stock organisation as required
• Work collaboratively with kitchen and front-of-house teams to ensure smooth and timely service
• Communicate clearly during service to support efficient order flow and minimise delays
• Use kitchen equipment safely and report maintenance or safety issues promptly
• Minimise food waste by following portion control and preparation guidelines
• Monitor food quality during service and flag inconsistencies or issues proactively
• Support other kitchen sections during peak service periods as required
• Adapt quickly to changing service demands while maintaining quality standards

People Management Roles and Responsibilities

• n/a

Qualifications

Education/Certification and Continued Education

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Culinary training or certification is an advantage, but not essential

Years of Experience

• 4+ years of experience as a line cook or in a similar kitchen role, preferably within a quality-driven or premium hospitality environment

Knowledge and Skills

• High attention to detail with a strong focus on quality control and consistency
• Strong organisational and time-management skills in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Calm, solution-oriented approach under pressure
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and follow instructions precisely
• Awareness of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen best practices
• Flexibility to work weekends, public holidays, and varied shifts as required