Line Cook

مجموعة الطاير; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Line Cook role at مجموعة الطاير's luxury retail café in Dubai is to support daily kitchen operations, reporting to the Kitchen Supervisor. You will prepare and cook items to approved recipes and presentation standards, contributing to an elevated guest experience with precision and teamwork.

Ideal candidates have at least 4+ years as a line cook, with a high school diploma; culinary training is a plus. The position requires flexibility to work weekends and varied shifts, strict HACCP

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Culinary training or certification is an advantage, but not essential.
• 4+ years of experience as a line cook or in a similar kitchen role, preferably within a quality-driven or premium hospitality environment.

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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality control

Time management

Teamwork

Food safety

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary training or certification

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