Cook - Seasonal at Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group; Muscat; On-site; OMR 7,000 - 10,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MOstay programme

Health benefits

Room rate discounts

Job summary

Mandarin Oriental Muscat is seeking a Cook - Seasonal to join our Culinary team. This full-time, on-site role supports the Chef de Partie in daily kitchen operations, food preparation, mise en place, plating, inventory, and hygiene, while upholding Mandarin Oriental Muscat and MOHG standards.

The position offers opportunities for growth within a luxury hotel environment, with strong emphasis on teamwork, integrity and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef de Partie in daily duties and carry out assigned responsibilities as required.
• Wash and peel ingredients to be used in the preparation of dishes.
• Ensure that all mise en place is prepared to the highest quality according to standards set by the Chef de Partie.
• Ensure that all plating guides are followed according to the set dish description, cooking method, and presentation standards.
• Ensure the timely pickup of requisitions and organize items properly in their corresponding storage areas.
• Check the inventory of daily ingredients before each shift to ensure sufficient stock is available throughout service periods.
• Store ingredients in dedicated containers, ensuring they are properly preserved and labelled according to standards.
• Ensure that working surfaces, tools, utensils, and work areas are cleaned and sanitized before and after use in accordance with food safety standards.
• Always adhere to strict personal hygiene standards.
• Support and maintain the cleanliness and upkeep of the kitchen and stewarding areas and assist with daily checks conducted by supervisors.
• Ensure compliance with the Safe & Sound food safety standards set by Mandarin Oriental Muscat and with Muscat Municipality rules and regulations.
• Ensure customer satisfaction in accordance with MOHG Legendary Quality Experiences (LQEs), MOHG Pillars, and the respective MOQA service standards.
• Work as part of the team and assist other colleagues when required.
• Support other outlets and banqueting operations when requested by the Chef de Partie.
• Support other kitchen areas when required.
• Attend and participate in all required meetings and training sessions as scheduled.
• Perform any other reasonable duties as required by the Chef de Partie.

Job description

This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth. Mandarin Oriental Muscat is looking for a Cook - Seasonal to join our Culinary team. Are you a master of craft? Do you thrive in a team that succeeds together, demonstrating integrity and respect while acting responsibly? Do you embrace a growth mindset? We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional. Mandarin Oriental is the award‑winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world, with a strong development pipeline. Increasingly recognized for creating some of the world’s most sought‑after properties, the Group provides legendary service inspired by Asian heritage whilst representing the very cutting‑edge of luxury experiences. Mandarin Oriental Muscat Situated in a prime beachfront location, Mandarin Oriental, Muscat is a chic urban resort that offers 150 stylishly appointed guestrooms and suites, five restaurants and bars, a lush Spa at Mandarin Oriental, and an outdoor swimming pool. The hotel features a one‑of‑a‑kind ballroom boasting spectacular views of the Arabian Sea as well as a variety of banquet and meeting spaces to accommodate social and business events. For those seeking a luxury living experience in one of Muscat’s most desirable districts, an exclusive collection of 155 Residences at Mandarin Oriental combine the Group’s legendary service, world‑class amenities and sweeping sea or mountain views.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef de Partie in daily duties and carry out assigned responsibilities as required.
• Wash and peel ingredients to be used in the preparation of dishes.
• Ensure that all mise en place is prepared to the highest quality according to standards set by the Chef de Partie.
• Ensure that all plating guides are followed according to the set dish description, cooking method, and presentation standards.
• Ensure the timely pickup of requisitions and organize items properly in their corresponding storage areas.
• Check the inventory of daily ingredients before each shift to ensure sufficient stock is available throughout service periods.
• Store ingredients in dedicated containers, ensuring they are properly preserved and labelled according to standards.
• Ensure that working surfaces, tools, utensils, and work areas are cleaned and sanitized before and after use in accordance with food safety standards.
• Always adhere to strict personal hygiene standards.
• Support and maintain the cleanliness and upkeep of the kitchen and stewarding areas and assist with daily checks conducted by supervisors.
• Ensure compliance with the Safe & Sound food safety standards set by Mandarin Oriental Muscat and with Muscat Municipality rules and regulations.
• Ensure customer satisfaction in accordance with MOHG Legendary Quality Experiences (LQEs), MOHG Pillars, and the respective MOQA service standards.
• Work as part of the team and assist other colleagues when required.
• Support other outlets and banqueting operations when requested by the Chef de Partie.
• Support other kitchen areas when required.
• Attend and participate in all required meetings and training sessions as scheduled.
• Perform any other reasonable duties as required by the Chef de Partie.

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. When you work as hard as your colleagues do, it’s important to take time off. As a member of the #MOfamily, you can stay with us wherever you go in the world.

• MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and additionally attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones.
• A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to all our colleagues, globally.