Demi Chef de Partie (Employee Canteen) - InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa

Role Overview

Demi Chef de Partie (Employee Canteen) at InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa, part of IHG Hotels and Resorts, located on Hayat Island in Ras Al Khaimah.

Company Overview

InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa is a luxury beachfront resort located on Hayat Island, less than an hour from Dubai. The resort features a collection of rooms, villas, and residences, a variety of restaurants and bars, and award-winning spa and leisure facilities. It is part of IHG Hotels and Resorts, the world's largest family of luxury hotels, shaped by decades of international know-how and local insight.

Role Purpose

Support the Employee Restaurant kitchen team by preparing and cooking fresh, tasty, and well-prepared meals for colleagues according to established recipes and production plans, while maintaining high standards of food quality, safety, and hygiene.

Key Responsibilities

Food Preparation and Cooking

• Prepare and cook meals according to established recipes and daily production plans.
• Maintain consistent food quality, portioning and presentation.
• Make sure mise en place is ready according to daily meal requirements.

Kitchen Operations

• Support the Sous Chef and Junior Sous Chef with the smooth running of the Employee Restaurant kitchen.
• Check the quality, storage and handling of ingredients.
• Follow proper stock rotation and help reduce food waste.
• Keep your workstation, equipment and assigned section clean and organised.
• Support other sections of the kitchen whenever required.

Food Safety and Standards

• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness.

Team Support

• Guide junior culinary colleagues and work together as one team.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or vocational qualification in Culinary Arts or a related field, or equivalent kitchen experience.
• Previous experience in a professional kitchen environment.
• Experience in a high-volume kitchen, staff cafeteria or employee restaurant would be an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Good knowledge of food preparation, hygiene and food safety standards.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen environment.
• A positive attitude and willingness to support and develop the team.

Additional Information

• Flexibility to work different shifts, including weekends and public holidays.
• Competitive salary.
• Full uniform provided.
• Impressive room discounts.
• Comprehensive training.
• myWellbeing framework supporting health, lifestyle, and workplace wellbeing.
• Equal employment opportunities provided without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.