Assistant Chef - International Cuisine Freelance

We are seeking a skilled and versatile culinary professional with a strong background in international cuisine to join our team. This role involves preparing a wide range of banquet dishes and concession menu items ordered through the point-of-sale system. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with diverse global cooking styles and be confident performing kitchen duties such as cooking, baking, and butchering.

This role is on a freelancer agreement, and it requires the candidate to have their own visa / sponsorship. A detailed job description can be found below.

Responsibilities: 

• Prepare hot and cold food to order using standardized recipes, including banquet items for large groups.
• Cook multiple orders simultaneously and distribute food to concession attendants for guest service.
• Set up workstations before service based on par levels and assist with opening and closing inventory counts.
• Request timely inventory refills and practice FIFO (First In, First Out) for proper stock rotation.
• Adhere to Dubai Municipality food safety regulations and ensure proper food handling, storage, and temperature control.
• Operate kitchen equipment (grill, fryer, knives, etc.) safely and efficiently while minimizing waste.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation during and after shifts.
• Provide high-quality service to guests and colleagues and assist in supervising junior kitchen staff as needed.

Qualifications: 

• High School Diploma or Graduate of a Culinary school.

Experience:

• Minimum 6 years’ experience in a catering operation, or central production kitchen or similar combination of education and experience
• Previous experience in the UAE, preferably in the event industry.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Previous experience in events.
• Fluent in English.

Personal Qualities:

• Friendly and amicable personality.
• Excellent listening and communication skills at all levels.
• Excellent internal and external stakeholder management skills
• Excellent personal presentation and grooming.
• Willingness to work as a team member and accept direction.
• Can do attitude without compromise of safety.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.