Culinary - Internship

About Banyan Tree Dubai

Opportunity

What You'll Be Doing

• Assist with daily food preparation, cooking, and presentation across dining outlets.
• Learn professional cooking techniques, kitchen procedures, and luxury hospitality standards.
• Support chefs preparing dishes with fresh ingredients and established recipes.
• Gain exposure to different kitchen sections, cuisines, and culinary techniques.
• Assist with mise en place, ingredient preparation, and kitchen organization.
• Follow food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization and properly handle kitchen equipment.
• Collaborate with chefs and colleagues to support smooth kitchen operations.
• Participate in culinary training and development.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a diploma or degree in Culinary Arts, Culinary Management, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
• Passion for cooking, food preparation, and culinary arts.
• Basic knowledge of culinary techniques, ingredients, and food safety practices is an advantage.
• Good communication skills in English.
• Able to work as a team member in a dynamic, multicultural environment.
• Creative, attentive to detail, and willing to explore cuisines and cooking techniques.
• Able to work in a fast-paced kitchen while maintaining quality and hygiene.
• Previous culinary or kitchen experience is an advantage, not essential.

What You'll Gain

• Gain practical culinary experience in a luxury hospitality environment and exposure to international cuisines and high-end food presentation.
• Receive guidance and mentorship from experienced chefs and culinary professionals.
• Develop creativity, technical skills, and understanding of professional kitchen operations.
• Build experience in a dynamic, multicultural culinary team.

Workplace

• The internship involves working in the hotel's professional kitchens.

Additional Opportunities

• The employer describes learning opportunities, career progression, and opportunities to move among its global brands.