Restaurants, Bars & Experiences Cook - Strawfire

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & Development

MOstay programme

Health & Colleague Wellness

Retirement Plans

Job summary

Mandarin Oriental Abu Dhabi, located at Emirates Palace, is seeking a Cook to support the culinary team in high-quality food preparation while upholding food safety and hygiene standards. You will assist with daily kitchen operations, mise-en-place, and contribute to the guest dining experiences across Restaurants, Bars & Experiences.

You will work under the guidance of senior colleagues, learning Mandarin Oriental standards and techniques, with a focus on teamwork, reliability, and adaptability

Qualifications

• Culinary qualification, apprenticeship, or relevant kitchen training.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Knowledge of food safety, HACCP, and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and production of menu items.
• Prepare ingredients and mise-en-place according to recipes and standards.
• Support la carte food preparation as required.
• Maintain organized, stocked workstations for service.
• Adhere to Mandarin Oriental standards and guest expectations.
• Collaborate with Chef de Partie and kitchen colleagues.
• Follow instructions and complete tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Learn and apply culinary techniques under senior guidance.
• Communicate effectively to meet operational priorities.
• Follow labeling, stock rotation, and storage procedures.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Under pressure

Reliability

Education

Culinary qualification or apprenticeship

Job description

About the job

Based at the Emirates palace Mandarin Oriental Abu Dhabi within the Restaurants, Bars & Experiences Department. The Cook supports the culinary team in the preparation and production of high-quality food while maintaining food safety, hygiene, and operational standards. The role assists with daily kitchen operations, ingredient preparation, and mise-en-place, contributing to the consistent delivery of culinary offerings and dining experiences that reflect Mandarin Oriental standards and guest expectations across Restaurants, Bars & Experiences. The Cook reports to the Restaurants, Bars & Experiences Chef de Partie.

As Restaurants, Bars & Experiences Cook, you will be responsible for the following duties

• Support the kitchen team in the preparation and production of menu items
• Prepare ingredients, mise-en-place and basic food items according to established recipes and Mandarin Oriental standards
• Assist in la carte food preparation as required
• Ensure assigned workstations are organized, stocked and ready for service
• Support the preparation of culinary offerings in accordance with approved recipes, quality standards and guest expectations
• Work closely with Chef de Partie and culinary colleagues to support daily operations
• Follow instructions and complete assigned tasks accurately and efficiently
• Learn and apply culinary standards, techniques and best practices under the guidance of senior culinary colleagues
• Communicate effectively with team members to ensure operational priorities are met
• Follow food labelling, stock rotation and storage procedures
• Adhere to company policies, health and safety requirements and operational standards

Our commitment to you

• Learning & Development Your success is our success We craft unique learning and development programmes for various stages in your career so that you grow continuously
• MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and additionally attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones
• Health & Colleague Wellness Finding the right work-life balance is important Your wellbeing matters to us A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to all our colleagues globally
• Retirement Plans When you show commitment to us we reciprocate We offer different retirement plans depending on the length of your service and your role

We re Fans

Are you strong As Restaurants, Bars & Experiences Cook, we expect from you:

• Culinary qualification, apprenticeship, or relevant kitchen training preferred
• Previous kitchen or food preparation experience preferred
• Basic knowledge of food preparation techniques and kitchen operations
• Understanding of HACCP, food safety, hygiene, and sanitation requirements
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and remain calm under pressure
• Team-oriented with good communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates reliability, professionalism, and a passion for learning and developing culinary skills
• Specialisation in Japanese cuisine will be an added advantage