Line Cook - Luxury Retail Café

About the role

Ounass is hiring a Line Cook for its café located in a luxury retail destination in Dubai. The cook supports daily kitchen operations and reports to the Kitchen Supervisor, helping deliver consistently high-quality food in line with approved recipes, presentation standards and brand expectations.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to approved recipes and presentation standards, ensuring consistent taste, quality and plating.
• Maintain a clean, organised and professional workstation and take part in daily cleaning schedules and end-of-shift procedures.
• Follow food safety, hygiene and health regulations, and store, label and rotate stock correctly (FIFO).
• Support prep work, inventory checks and stock organisation, and help other kitchen sections during peak service.
• Work with kitchen and front-of-house teams to keep service smooth and timely, communicating clearly during service.
• Use kitchen equipment safely, report maintenance or safety issues, and minimise food waste through portion control.
• Monitor food quality during service and flag inconsistencies early.

Required profile

• 4+ years of experience as a line cook or in a similar kitchen role, preferably in a quality-driven or premium hospitality environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; culinary training or certification is an advantage but not essential.
• Ability to work weekends, public holidays and varied shifts.
• English.

Required skills

• Attention to detail, quality control and consistency.
• Organisation and time management in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Calm, solution-oriented approach under pressure and precise teamwork.
• Awareness of food safety, hygiene and kitchen best practices.