Kitchen Team Member – Cook, Prep & Food Safety Focus

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

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.