Specialty Chef: Seasonal Creations & Precise Prep

Luxury Collection; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Luxury Collection Dubai seeks a reliable kitchen team member to assist with food preparation, portioning, and cooking to meet recipes and quality standards. You will pull from storage, weigh and mix ingredients, monitor quality, and ensure proper presentation and garnishes for service.

Responsibilities include maintaining hygiene, following safety procedures, and supporting the team during busy periods. The role requires standing for long periods and lifting up to 10 pounds as needed.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Related Work Experience: At least 1 year of related work experience.
• Supervisory Experience: No supervisory experience.
• License or Certification: None

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food.
• Pull food from freezer storage to thaw in the refrigerator.
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment.
• Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist.
• Monitor food quality while preparing food.
• Test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils.
• Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish to be served.
• Serve food in proper portions onto proper receptacle.
• Use kitchen tools safely and appropriately.
• Wash and disinfect kitchen area, tables, tools, knives, and equipment.
• Check and ensure the correctness of the temperature of appliances and food.
• Notify manager if a product does not meet specifications.
• Communicate any assistance needed during busy periods.

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent

Job description

The Luxury Collection Dubai seeks a reliable kitchen team member to assist with food preparation, portioning, and cooking to meet recipes and quality standards. You will pull from storage, weigh and mix ingredients, monitor quality, and ensure proper presentation and garnishes for service.

Responsibilities include maintaining hygiene, following safety procedures, and supporting the team during busy periods. The role requires standing for long periods and lifting up to 10 pounds as needed.