Restaurants, Bars & Experiences Cook - Strawfire

About the job Based at the Emirates palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi within the Restaurants, Bars & Experiences Department, The Cook supports the culinary team in the preparation and production of high-quality food while maintaining food safety, hygiene, and operational standards. The role assists with daily kitchen operations, ingredient preparation, and mise-en-place, contributing to the consistent delivery of culinary offerings and dining experiences that reflect Mandarin Oriental standards and guest expectations across Restaurants, Bars & Experiences. The Cook reports to the Restaurants, Bars & Experiences Chef de Partie. As Restaurants, Bars & Experiences Cook, you will be responsible for the following duties: • Support the kitchen team in the preparation and production of menu items. • Prepare ingredients, mise-en-place, and basic food items according to established recipes and Mandarin Oriental standards • Assist in la carte food preparation as required. • Ensure assigned workstations are organized, stocked, and ready for service. • Support the preparation of culinary offerings in accordance with approved recipes, quality standards and guest expectations. • Work closely with Chef de Partie and culinary colleagues to support daily operations. • Follow instructions and complete assigned tasks accurately and efficiently. • Learn and apply culinary standards, techniques and best practices under the guidance of senior culinary colleagues. • Communicate effectively with team members to ensure operational priorities are met. • Follow food labelling, stock rotation, and storage procedures. • Adhere to company policies, health and safety requirements, and operational standards. Our commitment to you • Learning & Development. Your success is our success. We craft unique learning and development programmes for various stages in your career so that you grow, continuously. • MOstay. When you work as hard as our colleagues do, it s important to take time off. As a member of the #MOfamily, you can stay with us wherever you go in the world. The MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and additionally attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones. • Heath & Colleague Wellness. Finding the right work-life balance is important. Your wellbeing matters to us. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to all our colleagues, globally. • Retirement Plans. When you show commitment to us, we reciprocate. We offer different retirement plans depending on the length of your service and your role. We re Fans. Are you? As Restaurants, Bars & Experiences Cook, we expect from you: • Culinary qualification, apprenticeship, or relevant kitchen training preferred. • Previous kitchen or food preparation experience preferred. • Basic knowledge of food preparation techniques and kitchen operations. • Understanding of HACCP, food safety, hygiene, and sanitation requirements. • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality. • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and remain calm under pressure. • Team-oriented with good communication and interpersonal skills. • Demonstrates reliability, professionalism, and a passion for learning and developing culinary skills. • Specialisation in Japanese cuisine will be an added advantage