Chef

Key Responsibilities

The Kitchen Chef is responsible to lead food preparation at the Bedayati Kitchen.  The Chef will work under the direct supervision of the Kitchen Supervisor.

The incumbent will:

• Prepare and cook a variety of dishes, including breakfasts, mains and desserts,
• Prepare all orders in a timely and consistent manner following Bedayati recipes,
• Ensure that the food is of high quality, and is prepared in full compliance with food safety and hygiene standards,
• Arrange and garnish dishes ensuring good presentation,
• Ensure that kitchen assistants accurately prepare ingredients,
• Research recipes and recommend ideas for new dishes,
• Clean up the kitchen space after cooking meals, ensuring the prep area and kitchen are cleaned and sanitized at the end of each shift,
• Properly store food items at appropriate temperatures,
• Reorder stock and food supplies
• Help organize the food inventory and storage and capture monthly food inventories,
• Assist in cleaning all kitchen equipment and facilities in line with food safety and hygiene standards,
• Train new kitchen assistants as required.

Required Education, Skills & Experience

• A culinary certification or degree from a culinary school,
• At least 5 years professional experience as a cook with good knowledge of food preparation techniques and cooking methods,
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards,
• Ability to research and follow recipes and quickly learn new techniques,
• Fluent in Arabic, at least basic proficiency in English,
• Strong work ethic, a commitment to work excellence, and adherence to Bedayati core values.