Production Prep Cook

About the role

The Production Prep Cook prepares ingredients, sauces, stocks, marinades, vegetables, proteins and other kitchen essentials in large batches. Reporting to the Head Chef and Sous Chef, the role focuses on high-volume batch preparation, maintaining par levels, replenishing stations, ensuring portion accuracy, minimizing waste and following food safety standards.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare vegetables, proteins, sauces, stocks, marinades and other mise en place in large batches, following standard recipes and portion specifications.
• Monitor stock levels, prepare daily prep lists, replenish kitchen stations and inform the Sous Chef of shortages.
• Label, date, store and rotate ingredients using FIFO; keep accurate wastage records and minimize overproduction.
• Follow HACCP, temperature control, cross-contamination prevention and Dubai Municipality/ADAFSA food safety requirements.
• Coordinate with kitchen teams, support service during peak periods, keep workstations clean and use equipment safely.

Required profile

• High school education; a culinary certificate or kitchen training is an advantage.
• At least 2 years of experience in prep, production or commis roles in a high-volume kitchen; Japanese or Asian cuisine experience is a plus.
• Basic English communication skills, physically fit and flexible to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.

Required skills

• Strong knife skills and the ability to prepare large batches accurately under pressure.
• Knowledge of par levels, prep lists, FIFO, stock rotation and basic food safety; food handler certification or willingness to obtain one.