Kitchen Helper

Key Responsibilities

Food Preparation

• Assist chefs with daily preparation of ingredients according to operational requirements.
• Wash, peel, cut, slice, dice and chop vegetables, fruits and other food ingredients.
• Assist with basic preparation of meat, poultry, seafood and other ingredients as instructed.
• Measure, weigh and portion ingredients according to instructions.
• Assist with marination, mixing and other basic preparation activities.
• Prepare and arrange ingredients for cooking and service.
• Follow established recipes, portion guidelines and preparation instructions.

Kitchen Operational Support

• Maintain an adequate supply of prepared ingredients during service.
• Replenish ingredients at assigned preparation stations.
• Assist chefs in completing assigned food preparation tasks on time.
• Follow instructions from the Head Chef, Sous Chef and other authorized kitchen supervisors.
• Coordinate with kitchen team members to maintain smooth operations.

Food Safety & Hygiene

• Follow established food safety and personal hygiene procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of assigned food preparation surfaces, utensils and equipment used during preparation.
• Follow proper food handling and cross-contamination prevention procedures.
• Ensure ingredients are handled at appropriate temperatures.
• Follow correct labelling, dating and FIFO/FEFO practices for prepared ingredients.
• Report food safety concerns immediately to supervisors.

Role Scope: The position focuses on food preparation and directly related workstation hygiene. General kitchen cleaning, dishwashing and stewarding duties are not part of the assigned role.

Pay: AED1,200.00 - AED1,500.00 per month

Work Location: In person