Kitchen Intern

Job Number ‎23035859
Job Category Management Development Programs/Interns
Location Al Maha a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa Dubai, Dubai
Desert Conservation Reserve, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates
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Schedule Full-Time
Located Remotely? N
Relocation? N
Position Type Non-Management

JOB SUMMARY*
Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing
food. Wash and peel fresh fruits and vegetables. Weigh, measure, and mix
ingredients. Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards,
presentation standards, and food preparation checklist. Prepare cold foods.
Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers. Test foods to determine
if they have been cooked sufficiently. Monitor food quality while preparing
food. Set-up and break down work station. Serve food in proper portions onto
proper receptacles. Wash and disinfect kitchen area, tables, tools, knives,
and equipment. Check and ensure the correctness of the temperature of
appliances and food.
Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report
maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager;
complete safety training and certifications. Ensure uniform and personal
appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary
information; protect company assets. Speak with others using clear and
professional language. Develop and maintain positive working relationships
with others; support team to reach common goals; listen and respond
appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Ensure adherence to quality
expectations and standards. Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time
or for an entire work shift. Reach overhead and below the knees, including
bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and
place objects weighing less than or equal to ‎25 pounds without assistance.
Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.
SCOPE / BUSINESS CONTEXT
* A Full Time position based at Al Maha, A Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Dubai.
* Number of Direct Reports - ‎0
* Titles of Direct Reports - N/A
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Experience:
* ‎1 year
Skills and Knowledge
* N/A
Education or Certification
* N/A
SPECIFIC DUTIES
The following are specific responsibilities and contributions critical to
the successful performance of the position:
Food Safety
* Follow appropriate personal hygiene procedures to ensure food served to guests is safe for consumption, including disinfecting hands prior to handling food and wearing a hat/hairnet and proper footwear.
* Follow and ensure compliance with food safety and handling policies and procedures, such as product rotation, First In-First Out (FIFO); dating, labeling, cleaning, and organizing coolers/freezers/storage areas; and Cold Chain compliance, across all food-related departments and areas.
* Prepare all potentially hazardous foods at the correct temperature according to the HACCP guidelines.
* Maintain kitchen logs for food safety program compliance (e.g., A1, A2, A3 etc.).
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of company Food Safety Programs within assigned area of responsibility, as well as Dubai Municipality standards.
* Check and ensure the correctness of the temperature of appliances and food using thermostats and thermometers, including monitoring freezer systems, such as fans, drains, and doors, for proper operation, and report issues or problems to facility management.
* Follow instructions given by your PIC (Person in Charge)
* Do in practice what you have learned in training.
Kitchen Tools & Equipment
* Use kitchen tools safely and appropriately, including using appropriate tools to open cartons, boxes, and cans; keeping knives sharpened; using proper knife handling procedures; using correct knives for particular food item or specific task; using dry pads when moving hot material; and engaging all appropriate safety devices prior to operating equipment.
* Use measuring tools (for example, scale, measuring cups, measuring spoons) to precisely measure ingredients and portion sizes.
Food Preparation*
* Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist, establishing priority items.
* Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food before use.
* Wash and peel (if required) fresh fruits and vegetables to prepare them for cooking or consumption.
* Test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils.
* Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
* Monitor food quality while preparing food and throughout the day utilizing the HACCP forms and production charts.
* Prepare cold foods, including preparing salads, cold sandwiches, condiments, and dressings.

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a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are
committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and
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