Food Preparation PIC – Vegetables

Food Preparation PIC – Vegetables

Hello Chef is scaling its preparation kitchen to support growing meal volumes.

Vegetable preparation is one of the highest-volume and most quality-sensitive parts of our operation. Consistent washing, cutting, and handling are critical to protecting ingredient quality and keeping production running smoothly.

We’re hiring a Food Preparation PIC – Vegetables to lead the vegetable preparation team on the floor. Reporting to the Food Preparation Lead, you’ll organise daily preparation work, maintain hygiene standards, and ensure vegetables are prepared correctly and ready for production.

This is a hands-on role for someone with strong vegetable preparation experience who values food safety, discipline, and reliable execution.

Mission

Ensure vegetables are prepared the right way and ready for production every time.

Accountabilities

1. Vegetable Quality & Handling: Ensure only fresh vegetables are prepared and handled correctly.

• Inspect vegetables and reject poor-quality produce
• Ensure vegetables are washed, cut, and handled correctly
• Escalate quality issues to the Food Preparation Lead or QA

2. Vegetable Preparation Execution: Ensure vegetable preparation runs on time and according to specification.

• Organise the vegetable team and assign daily preparation tasks
• Ensure vegetables are washed, cut, and portioned correctly
• Maintain steady workflow and prevent preparation delays

3. Hygiene & Team Standards: Maintain strong hygiene discipline in the preparation area.

• Ensure the team follows hygiene and food safety procedures
• Maintain clean and organised preparation areas
• Ensure prepared vegetables are stored correctly to protect freshness

Competencies

Vegetable Preparation Skills: Strong hands-on vegetable preparation experience and confident knife skills.

Vegetable Quality Awareness: Recognises freshness and quality issues and protects vegetable shelf life.

Workflow Organisation
Keeps preparation work organised and ensures tasks are completed on time.

Standards Discipline
Maintains hygiene and preparation standards and escalates issues early.

What We Offer

Market-competitive compensation with biannual performance reviews

26 days of annual leave and annual flight allowance

Premium medical coverage (including mental health, dental, and optical), plus generous parental leave

Free transportation to and from Dubai Investment Park (DIP) metro

50% Hello Chef discount and weekly food tastings

A high-feedback, high-growth culture with clear expectations