Kitchen Staff

IKEA Alsulaiman; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

IKEA Alsulaiman in Riyadh is seeking a committed Cook to join our kitchen team. You will prepare and plate dishes according to standardized recipes, maintain sanitation, and support a fast-paced service during dining hours.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years as a line cook or prep cook, knowledge of Arabian and continental cuisine, and a food-safety mindset. A culinary diploma or GED is beneficial, with Serve Safe certification preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a line chef, restaurant cook, or prep cook.
• Able to read and follow standardized recipes.
• Strong knowledge of proper food handling procedures.
• Able to work as part of a team in a busy kitchen atmosphere.
• Knowledge of Arabian and Continental cuisine.
• Flexible timetable based on employer’s requirements.

Responsibilities

• Measure and assemble ingredients for menu items.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and Cooks to prepare meals during dining hours.
• Maintain accurate food inventories.
• Ensure that the food prep area and kitchen are cleaned and sanitized at the end of your shift.
• Setting up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies.
• Preparing food for service (e.g. chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces).
• Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff.
• Operate and maintain all kinds of kitchen appliances and equipment.
• Assist staff with other duties as assigned by kitchen manager.
• Make sure all storage areas are tidy and all products are stored appropriately.
• Maintain outstanding working relationships with staff, guests and managers.
• Perform record keeping and reports generation duties (eg: temperature and food hygiene checklist).
• Taste all food items for quality purpose before serving.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety

Teamwork

Education

Culinary diploma or GED

Serve Safe Certification preferred

Job description

Come help us create a better everyday life for the many people. That’s the IKEA vision. We do that by offering a wide range of home furnishings with good design and function at prices so low that many people will be able to afford them.

Purpose:

To prepare and cook high-quality meals in accordance with standardized recipes, food safety standards, and presentation guidelines, ensuring consistency in taste, quality, and customer satisfaction while maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen environment.

Accountabilities:

• Measure and assemble ingredients for menu items
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and Cooks to prepare meals during our dining hours
• Maintain accurate food inventories
• Ensure that the food prep area and kitchen are cleaned and sanitized at the end of your shift
• Setting up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies
• Preparing food for service (e.g. chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces)
• Cooking menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff
• Operate and maintain all kinds of kitchen appliances and equipment
• Assist staff with other duties as assigned by kitchen manager
• Make sure all storage areas are tidy and all products are stored appropriately
• Maintain outstanding working relationships with staff, guests and managers
• Perform record keeping and reports generation duties(ie: temperature and food hygiene checklist)
• Can work under pressure by serving quality and safe food to the customer by walk the plate process
• Informing Kitchen Manager in advance of likely shortages
• Cover, date food items at appropriate temperatures & Constantly use safe and hygienic food handling practices
• Taste all food items for quality purpose before serving Taste all food items for quality purpose before serving

Qualifications and Experiences

• Education: Culinary school diploma /GED required( Not a must)
• Previous job experience: 2+ years’ experience as a line Chef, Restaurant Cook or Prep Cook
• Certifications and Technical skills:
• Able to read and follow standardized recipes
• Strong knowledge of proper food handling procedures
• Able to work as part of a team in a busy kitchen atmosphere
• Serve Safe Certification preferred
• Knowledgeable in Arabian and Continental Cuisine
• Eager to perform all kinds of additional tasks assigned by the manager
• Track record of working efficiently in a fast-paced and noisy environment
• Ability to communicate clearly and efficiently with Guest and Colleagues
• Can work in flexible timetable based on employer’s requirements
• Skilled in setting up stations in the kitchens