Summary
Al Tayer Group is hiring a Line Cook for the café at its luxury retail destination in Dubai. The role involves preparing and cooking menu items to approved recipes and presentation standards, maintaining food quality, and supporting kitchen service and preparation. Responsibilities include food safety, workstation cleanliness, stock rotation, inventory checks, and minimising food waste. Applicants should have at least four years of experience in a line cook or similar kitchen role; English is required, and culinary training is an advantage.
The posting
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The Line Cook is responsible for supporting daily kitchen operations within the café at our luxury retail destination, reporting to the Kitchen Supervisor. This role plays a key part in delivering consistently high-quality food in line with approved recipes, presentation standards, and brand expectations. With a strong focus on precision, cleanliness, and teamwork, the Line Cook contributes to a seamless, elevated guest experience while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
Functional Roles and Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook menu items in line with approved recipes and presentation standards
- Ensure consistent taste, quality, and plating across all dishes
- Maintain a clean, organised, and professional workstation at all times
- Adhere strictly to food safety, hygiene, and health regulations
- Ensure correct food storage, labelling, and stock rotation (FIFO)
- Participate in daily cleaning schedules and end-of-shift procedures
- Support prep work, inventory checks, and stock organisation as required
- Work collaboratively with kitchen and front-of-house teams to ensure smooth and timely service
- Communicate clearly during service to support efficient order flow and minimise delays
- Use kitchen equipment safely and report maintenance or safety issues promptly
- Minimise food waste by following portion control and preparation guidelines
- Monitor food quality during service and flag inconsistencies or issues proactively
- Support other kitchen sections during peak service periods as required
- Adapt quickly to changing service demands while maintaining quality standards
People Management Roles and Responsibilities
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Qualifications
Education/Certification and Continued Education
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Culinary training or certification is an advantage, but not essential
Years of Experience
• 4+ years of experience as a line cook or in a similar kitchen role, preferably within a quality-driven or premium hospitality environment
Knowledge and Skills
- High attention to detail with a strong focus on quality control and consistency
- Strong organisational and time-management skills in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- Calm, solution-oriented approach under pressure
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and follow instructions precisely
- Awareness of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen best practices
- Flexibility to work weekends, public holidays, and varied shifts as required
Languages
• English
Additional Requirements
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