Arabic Cook

About APEX Investment P.S.C

APEX Investment P.S.C is a prominent integrated services company delivering extensive catering, facility management, tents and infrastructure, interiors, laundry, and energy solutions throughout the UAE and beyond. The group provides dependable and scalable services to government bodies, corporate clients, and sizable projects. Its subsidiaries include APEX Al Wataniah Catering, APEX Facility Management, APEX Laundry Services, Boudoir Interiors, Central Tents, and Enercap Energy Solutions. Following a strategic merger with RAK Cement, APEX Investment P.S.C is now listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, underscoring its robust market presence and expansion plans.

Role Overview

This full-time position involves working offshore on barges based in Abu Dhabi Emirate as an Arabic Cook, with a preference for Jordanian candidates. The role focuses on preparing and cooking a diverse array of traditional and modern Arabic dishes while ensuring excellent taste, appealing presentation, and appropriate portion sizes that comply with company and client standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and plan menus featuring Arabic cuisine.
• Organize and prepare mise en place effectively.
• Follow standardized recipes precisely.
• Maintain stringent food safety and hygiene standards as per local laws and company policies.
• Collaborate with kitchen team members for smooth operations.
• Monitor ingredient inventory levels and support bulk food preparations.
• Adjust recipes to accommodate various dietary requirements.
• Assist with quality control measures in food preparation.
• Apply cost-effective techniques in ingredient usage.
• Ensure a safe, clean, and cooperative kitchen environment.

Qualifications and Skills

• Expertise in Arabic culinary techniques including grilling, stews, rice dishes, mezze, and desserts, with emphasis on flavor, texture, and visual appeal.
• Operational knowledge in kitchen practices such as mise en place, portion control, food storage, and adherence to catering schedules.
• Understanding of food safety standards, HACCP principles, and hygiene regulations.
• Experience in handling kitchen equipment safely within a high-volume catering context.
• Ability to work productively within a diverse and dynamic team, with flexibility to accommodate varying shifts and large events.
• Previous experience as an Arabic Cook or in similar roles within hotels, catering firms, or large-scale food service operations.
• Preferred culinary certification or formal vocational training in cooking or hospitality fields.
• Basic English language skills; Arabic language proficiency is advantageous.
• Dependable, punctual, and dedicated to maintaining quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.