Production Prep Cook
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Full timeOn-site
Job description
The Production Prep Cook is responsible for preparing ingredients, sauces, stocks, marinades, vegetables, proteins, and other kitchen essentials. 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 FIFO and Dubai Municipality/ ADAFSA food safety standards.
Responsibilities:
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Prepare vegetables, proteins, sauces, stocks, marinades, and other mise en place in large batches, following standard recipes and portion specifications.
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Monitor stock levels, prepare daily prep lists, replenish kitchen stations, and inform the Sous Chef of shortages.
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Label, date, store, and rotate ingredients using FIFO; maintain accurate wastage records and minimize overproduction.
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Follow HACCP, temperature control, cross-contamination prevention, and Dubai Municipality/ADAFSA food safety requirements.
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Coordinate with kitchen teams, support service during peak periods, maintain clean workstations, and use equipment safely.
Qualifications:
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High school education, culinary certificate or kitchen training is an advantage.
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Minimum 2 years experience in prep, production, or commis roles in a high-volume kitchen, Japanese or Asian cuisine experience is a plus.
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Strong knife skills and ability to prepare large batches accurately and work efficiently under pressure.
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Knowledge of par levels, prep lists, FIFO, stock rotation, and basic food safety; food handler certification or willingness to obtain one.
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Basic English communication skills, physically fit, and flexible to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.