Demi Chef de Partie - Arabic Kitchen

About the role

Aloft in Abu Dhabi is looking for a Demi Chef de Partie for its Arabic kitchen. The role covers preparing meals and dishes to recipe and quality standards, cooking and serving food, and supporting the kitchen team and guests.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare special meals or substitute items, and prepare cold foods.
• Regulate the temperature of ovens, broilers, grills and roasters, and pull food from freezer storage to thaw in the refrigerator.
• Ensure proper portion, arrangement and garnish, and monitor the quality and quantity of food prepared.
• Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards and the food preparation checklist.
• Maintain food logs and inform the Chef of excess food items for daily specials.
• Tell Food & Beverage service staff about menu specials and out-of-stock items.
• Anticipate guests' service needs and communicate assistance needed during busy periods.
• Assist management with hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining and motivating staff, and act as a role model.
• Follow company and safety policies, report accidents and unsafe conditions, complete safety training, and keep a clean, professional appearance.

Required profile

• Preferred: technical, trade or vocational school degree.
• Preferred: at least 3 years of related work experience.
• No supervisory experience required.
• Physical ability to stand, sit or walk for long periods, bend, twist and lift up to 25 pounds.