Senior Chef Partie

About the role

The Wholesome Kitchen is a delivery-only clean food kitchen in Al Ain, UAE, serving nutrient-rich, whole-food meals with no processed foods, no refined sugars and naturally fermented bread. It is looking for a full-time, on-site Senior Chef Partie to lead a designated section of the kitchen and ensure consistent, high-quality food preparation.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and execute dishes in line with the kitchen's clean food philosophy, covering both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.
• Manage mise en place and coordinate with other sections to keep service running smoothly.
• Supervise junior team members in your section and help manage stock for your area.
• Maintain strict hygiene and safety standards and monitor ingredient quality.
• Collaborate with the Head Chef and Sous Chefs to develop and refine menus that meet nutritional and taste expectations.
• Support timely delivery of orders and improve processes continuously.

Required profile

• Relevant experience as a Chef de Partie or Senior Chef Partie in a high-quality, health-focused or contemporary kitchen.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and deliver consistent quality in a fast-paced, delivery-oriented setting.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, able to collaborate across kitchen sections.
• Culinary diploma or equivalent professional training preferred; food safety or nutrition certifications are an advantage.

Required skills

• Hot and cold kitchen production, including whole-food, clean-eating menus and vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes.
• Kitchen organization and leadership, including supervising junior staff and coordinating with other chefs.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene and kitchen sanitation standards.
• Understanding of nutrition-focused cooking, including reduced processed ingredients, no refined sugars and fermented foods.