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Cook - African Food

30+ days ago 2025/08/01
Full time · 4+ Years of experience
500 Employees or more · Distribution, Supply Chain & Logistics

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Job description

JOB PURPOSE:


Responsible for professionally preparing and serving daily balanced, nutritious meals in line with health and safety standards, catering to staff with culturally appropriate dishes in a hygienic environment. The chef Will also introduce authentic and innovative Ghanaian and Kenyan cuisine to the Saudi Arabian dining experience, showcasing regional flavors while maintaining high standards of quality and taste.


KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:


  • Prepare and serve daily meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) in an organized, timely, and professional manner.
  • Ability to prepare food (Breakfast, Lunch, dinner) for 250 employees
  • Develop and implement weekly menu plans that meet the nutritional and energy requirements of the staff.
  • Incorporate culturally diverse meals in menu planning, including authentic African dishes (e.g., Jollof Rice, Nyama Choma) as needed.
  • Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and food safety in strict adherence to local and international health regulations.
  • Monitor stock levels and ensure the continuous availability of quality food supplies by coordinating with the Manager - Catering Services.
  • Supervise the daily cleaning and maintenance of kitchen facilities and equipment.
  • Minimize food waste and optimize resource utilization.
  • Collaborate with the team to ensure smooth kitchen operations and submit daily reports as required.
  • Ensure health and food safety standards are applied at all stages of food preparation and service.
  • Promote and enforce safety, hygiene, and discipline in the work area.
  • Ensure adherence to safe work practices and full compliance with company HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) policies and procedures.

Skills

QUALIFICATIONS:


  • Professional certificate or diploma in Culinary Arts or equivalent (preferred).
  • Training or formal knowledge in food health and safety systems (preferred).
  • Proficiency in English; knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.


EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:


  • Minimum of 4 years of cooking experience, preferably in camps or project environments in Africa.
  • Proven experience in mass catering for large groups.
  • High-level organizational and food preparation skills.
  • Good communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with a team.
  • Ability to adapt to different work requirements and diverse environments.
  • Flexibility in working hours and willingness to operate in remote locations.
  • Ability to work under pressure while maintaining quality and safety standards.
  • Proper Corporation with Kitchen team
  • Able to work long hours as per kitchen operation require (Ex. Holy Month of Ramadan)
  • Willingness to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends if needed


Preferred candidate

Years of experience
Min: 4
Residence location
Jeddah , Saudi Arabia
Gender
Male
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DP World is a leading enabler of global trade and an integral part of the supply chain. We operate multiple yet related businesses – from marine and inland terminals, maritime services, logistics and ancillary services to technology-driven trade solutions. We have a portfolio of 78 operating marine and inland terminals supported by over 50 related businesses in over 40 countries across six continents with a significant presence in both high-growth and mature markets. We aim to be essential to the bright future of global trade, ensuring everything we do has a long-lasting positive impact on economies and society. Our dedicated team of over 36,000 employees from 103 countries cultivates long-standing relationships with governments, shipping lines, importers and exporters, communities, and many other important constituents of the global supply chain, to add value and provide quality services today and tomorrow. By thinking ahead, foreseeing change and innovating we aim to create the most productive, efficient and safe trade solutions globally. Container handling is the company’s core business and generates more than three quarters of its revenue. In 2017, DP World handled 70 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units) across our portfolio. With its committed pipeline of developments and expansions, the current gross capacity of 88 million TEU is expected to rise to more than 100 million TEU by 2020, in line with market demand.

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