Kitchen Staff

Job summary

Food preparation and orders

• Wash, cut, weigh, and portion ingredients according to chef instructions and approved recipes; prepare mise en place for daily production and service.
• Assist with dishes, sandwiches, and other menu items while following recipes and portion requirements.
• Assemble customer orders accurately and check ingredients, completeness, and presentation before handoff.
• Tell the responsible chef about missing items, preparation errors, or delays.

Cleanliness, storage, and food safety

• Maintain clean, organised workstations; clean and sanitise utensils, tools, equipment, and preparation surfaces during and after service.
• Follow opening, closing, and cleaning checklists; report damaged equipment, maintenance issues, and safety hazards.
• Store food at approved temperatures and in designated areas; check expiry dates, rotate stock, and label food where required.
• Assist with receiving deliveries, checking product condition, and storing supplies; report shortages, spoilage, damaged goods, and quality concerns.
• Follow hygiene, food handling, sanitation, workplace safety, temperature-control, and cross-contamination prevention practices.

Waste and teamwork

• Use approved recipe quantities and portion sizes to reduce waste, record waste as required, and report excessive wastage to the chef.
• Handle ingredients carefully and dispose of spoiled or expired food as instructed.
• Follow instructions from the Head Chef, Commis Chef, and designated supervisors; coordinate with chefs and floor staff to maintain timely order preparation.
• Assist colleagues during busy service and promptly communicate shortages, preparation issues, and operational concerns.

Requirements

• Minimum two years of relevant work experience in a kitchen, café, restaurant, or food-preparation environment.
• Basic knowledge of food preparation, ingredient handling, and kitchen cleanliness.
• Understanding of food hygiene, safe storage, stock rotation, and cross-contamination prevention.
• Ability to follow chef instructions, recipes, and established procedures accurately.
• Good teamwork, communication, and time-management skills; ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong attention to cleanliness, food quality, and detail; willingness to assist with various kitchen duties.

Pay

• Pay is AED 2,000–2,500 per month.

Work location

• Work location is in person.