Private Cook job (M/F) in Shakhbout City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Daily Cooking & Menu Planning

• Prepare fresh breakfast, lunch, and dinner for four adults each day.
• Develop varied and nutritious menus that reflect the family’s tastes and lifestyle.
• Plan meals carefully around specific dietary and nutritional requirements.
• Prepare healthy Mediterranean-style cuisine and international dishes.
• Cook traditional Arabic and local recipes when requested.
• Adjust ingredients, cooking methods, and portion sizes according to individual requirements.
• Discuss meal preferences and nutritional objectives with the family.
• Ensure meals are fresh, well-balanced, appetising, and attractively presented.

Nutrition & Dietary Requirements

• Apply a strong understanding of healthy cooking and balanced nutrition.
• Prepare suitable meals for dietary requirements related to diabetes, cholesterol, and high blood pressure.
• Select appropriate ingredients and maintain awareness of nutritional content.
• Control portion sizes and ensure meals contain a balanced combination of nutrients.
• Adapt menus as the family’s dietary needs or preferences change.
• Maintain a high standard of food quality while ensuring meals remain enjoyable and varied.

Grocery Shopping & Kitchen Management

• Prepare shopping lists based on planned menus and household requirements.
• Select fresh, high-quality ingredients.
• Purchase groceries and monitor food supplies.
• Maintain appropriate stock levels of essential ingredients.
• Keep the kitchen clean, hygienic, and well organised.
• Follow excellent food safety and food handling practices.
• Ensure ingredients and prepared food are stored correctly.

Entertaining

• Prepare additional meals for occasional family gatherings and visiting guests.
• Adapt quantities and menus for small private events as required.
• Maintain the same high standards of quality, presentation, and freshness when cooking for guests.