Production Prep Cook

DAIKAN; Abu Dhabi; In loco; AED 28.000 - 39.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Production Prep Cook at DAIKAN supports high-volume kitchen operations by preparing vegetables, proteins, sauces, stocks and mise en place in large batches to meet daily demand.

Reporting to the Head Chef and Sous Chef, you will follow standard recipes, maintain par levels, rotate stock using FIFO, and uphold Dubai Municipality ADAFSA food safety standards to minimize waste and ensure portion accuracy. Experience with high-volume kitchens and basic English is preferred.

Competenze

• Minimum 2 years experience in prep, production, or commis in a high-volume kitchen.
• Culinary training or kitchen certificate preferred.
• Knowledge of par levels, FIFO, stock rotation and basic food safety.
• Food handler certification or willingness to obtain one.
• Basic English communication; willing to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.

Mansioni

• Prepare vegetables, proteins, sauces, stocks and mise en place in large batches.
• Monitor stock levels, prepare daily prep lists, replenish stations.
• Label, date, store and rotate ingredients using FIFO; minimize wastage.
• Follow HACCP temperature control and ADAFSA food safety requirements.
• Coordinate with kitchen teams and support service during peak periods; maintain clean workstations and use equipment safely.

Conoscenze

Knife skills

Batch preparation

Food safety knowledge

English communication

Work under pressure

Formazione

High school education

Culinary certificate

Descrizione del lavoro

The Production Prep Cook is responsible for preparing ingredients sauces stocks marinades vegetables proteins and other kitchen essentials Reporting to the Head Chef and Sous Chef the role focuses on high-volume batch preparation maintaining par levels replenishing stations ensuring portion accuracy minimizing waste and following FIFO and Dubai Municipality ADAFSA food safety standards

Responsibilities

Prepare vegetables proteins sauces stocks marinades and other mise en place in large batches following standard recipes and portion specifications

Monitor stock levels prepare daily prep lists replenish kitchen stations and inform the Sous Chef of shortages

Label date store and rotate ingredients using FIFO maintain accurate wastage records and minimize overproduction

Follow HACCP temperature control cross-contamination prevention and Dubai Municipality ADAFSA food safety requirements

Coordinate with kitchen teams support service during peak periods maintain clean workstations and use equipment safely

Qualifications

High school education, culinary certificate or kitchen training is an advantage. Minimum 2 years experience in prep, production, or commis roles in a high-volume kitchen, Japanese or Asian cuisine experience is a plus. Strong knife skills and ability to prepare large batches accurately and work efficiently under pressure. Knowledge of par levels, prep lists, FIFO, stock rotation, and basic food safety; food handler certification or willingness to obtain one. Basic English communication skills, physically fit, and flexible to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.