Requirements
Minimum 1-2 years of experience as a Commis Chef or similar role, preferably in an Arabic, Levantine, Middle Eastern, or Lebanese restaurant. Mandatory hands-on Cold Section experience with Arabic cuisine, including mezze, salads, dips, and cold appetizers. Good knowledge of cold kitchen preparation, knife skills, plating, portion control, food handling, FIFO, and HACCP/food hygiene standards. Must be fast, organized, detail-oriented, and able to maintain consistent taste and presentation in a high-volume kitchen.
Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
Dubai, UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
2500 - 3500 AED
Gender
Male
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Catering, Food Services & Restaurants
Company Industry
Restaurants, Catering & Food Services
Position: Commis Chef – Cold Section
(Arabic Cuisine)
Salary: 2.8K – 3.5K AED plus centralized tips
Job Location: City Centre Mirdif, Dubai, UAE
• Prepare and present a variety of Arabic and Levantine cold dishes, including mezze, salads, dips, appetizers, garnishes, and other cold kitchen items according to approved recipes and presentation standards.
• Handle daily mise en place for the Cold Section, including preparation of ingredients for hummus, moutabal, tabbouleh, fattoush, labneh, warak enab, and other traditional Arabic specialties.
• Maintain high standards of freshness, portion control, presentation, food safety, temperature control, storage, and hygiene, while ensuring proper FIFO practices.
• Support the Chef de Partie during daily operations and busy service periods, ensuring timely preparation, consistent quality, proper stock rotation, and minimal food wastage.
Requirements:
Qualifications
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience as a Commis Chef or similar role, preferably within a reputable Arabic, Levantine, Middle Eastern, or Lebanese restaurant.
• Hands-on Cold Section experience with Arabic cuisine is mandatory, particularly in preparing mezze, salads, dips, cold appetizers, and traditional accompaniments.
• Good knowledge of cold kitchen preparation, knife skills, plating, portion control, food handling, FIFO, and HACCP/food hygiene standards.
• Fast, organized, and detail-oriented, with the ability to maintain consistent taste and attractive presentation while working efficiently in a high-volume kitchen environment.
Salary:
AED
2,500 to 3,500
per month inclusive of fixed allowances.
About the Company
RTC-1 Employment Services is a licensed recruitment firm based in Dubai, UAE. Our team has been in the market since 2004 and we are supporting various industries with their staffing needs across the Middle East and Africa.
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