Assistant Chef

Ben Khan; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 48,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Riyadh is seeking an experienced Cook to prepare meals for patients and staff. The role involves cooking, supervising kitchen staff, maintaining hygiene standards, and adhering to hospital procedures. Candidates should have a high school diploma along with formal culinary training and at least three years of experience in the kitchen. This position offers a tax-free income, fully furnished accommodations, and a generous vacation policy.

Benefits

Tax-Free income

Single-Status contract

Fully furnished accommodations

Relocation allowance

Free flights home

54 days of generous vacation

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of cooking experience in hotels, restaurants, or institutional food service.
• Knowledge of personal computing.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks food for hospital patients and staff.
• Monitors kitchen hygiene and productivity.
• Supervises staff in food preparation.

Skills

Cooking skills

Food safety knowledge

Team supervision

Education

High school diploma plus formal culinary training or apprenticeship

Job description

Summary :

Prepares and cooks food for hospital patients and staff. Follows recipes and established standards. Monitors kitchen hygiene and productivity.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties :

• Checks daily production sheets for hot food requirements for regular and modified diets, and cafeteria needs.
• Inspects incoming items in the Receiving Area for acceptance according to standards.
• Assists Chef in obtaining and preparing raw ingredients for menus.
• Supervises staff in measuring and mixing ingredients, coordinating the preparation of baked meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
• Adjusts and monitors oven and equipment temperatures.
• Tastes and seasons food during cooking.
• Oversees carving, portioning, garnishing, steaming, and plating for patient and cafeteria meals.
• Prepares servings according to menu or orders.
• Ensures availability of prepared meats and cold foods; prepares private dining and VIP service.
• Follows procedures for therapeutic cooking, keeping special foods separated and labeled.
• Maintains hygiene standards; keeps work area and equipment clean and at proper temperatures.
• Provides coverage for the Chef during absence.
• Participates in hiring, training, and evaluating production staff; trains staff on new equipment.
• Keeps updated with industry developments through publications and meetings.
• Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Benefits

• Tax-Free income
• Single-Status contract
• Fully furnished accommodations
• Relocation allowance
• Free flights home
• 54 days of generous vacation

Job Requirements

• High school diploma plus formal culinary training or apprenticeship
• Minimum three years of cooking experience in hotels, restaurants, or institutional food service; knowledge of personal computing