Line Cook – Prep & Plating Specialist

Westin; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Westin is seeking a culinary professional in Abu Dhabi to prepare meals, regulate oven temperatures, and ensure quality and presentation according to recipes and standards.

You will assist management with hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, and motivating staff, while following safety policies and maintaining professional appearance. The role requires standing for long periods and lifting up to 25 pounds. Westin supports equality and opportunity for all associates.

Qualifications

• Education: Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree.
• Related Work Experience: At least 3 years of related work experience.
• Supervisory Experience: No supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare special meals or substitute items.
• Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
• Pull food from freezer storage to thaw in the refrigerator.
• Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish.
• Maintain food logs and monitor quality/quantity of prepared food.
• Communicate assistance needed during busy periods and inform Chef of excess items.
• Inform staff of menu specials and out of stock items.
• Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality/presentation standards, and prep checklist.
• Prepare cold foods.
• Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and motivating staff.

Education

Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree

Job description

Westin is seeking a culinary professional in Abu Dhabi to prepare meals, regulate oven temperatures, and ensure quality and presentation according to recipes and standards.

You will assist management with hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, and motivating staff, while following safety policies and maintaining professional appearance. The role requires standing for long periods and lifting up to 25 pounds. Westin supports equality and opportunity for all associates.