Kitchen Intern

Role summary

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The Kitchen Intern supports chefs and kitchen colleagues with food preparation, basic cooking tasks, plating, maintaining cleanliness, and following food-safety procedures. Candidates are generally expected to be enrolled in or recently graduated from a hospitality or culinary programme, with a genuine interest in professional kitchen operations. Good communication, teamwork, punctuality, willingness to learn, and a positive attitude are important. The role may involve standing for long periods, working in a fast-paced environment, and following changing shifts, including weekends and public holidays. Attention to detail, personal hygiene, and compliance with Marriott’s standards are essential.

About the employer

Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites is an upscale Marriott property in Dubai’s Dubai Marina area, offering spacious suites and hotel services for business and leisure travellers. The hotel operates within Marriott International, one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, with a global portfolio of brands and properties. Its operations include accommodation, restaurants, banquet and events services, housekeeping, engineering, guest relations, and culinary departments. Employees and interns work in a multicultural environment and are introduced to international hospitality procedures, guest-service standards, food-safety practices, and Marriott’s values. As part of a large global group, the hotel can provide useful practical experience, exposure to luxury hospitality, and potential networking or future career opportunities for candidates developing their culinary and hotel-management careers.

Working in United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates is not an island but a Gulf country with strong opportunities in hotels, restaurants, tourism, events, aviation, retail, and business services. Dubai offers a highly international lifestyle, modern infrastructure, warm weather, beaches, shopping, and diverse dining, while maintaining local Emirati traditions and Islamic customs. English is widely used at work, although Arabic is the official language. Employers commonly arrange work visas, medical checks, Emirates ID processing, and sometimes accommodation, meals, transport, or insurance; these benefits should be confirmed before accepting an offer. Employees must not work on a tourist visa. Relocating usually requires a valid passport, signed employment documents, medical clearance, and document attestation where requested. Living costs can be high, particularly for accommodation, so interns should clarify allowance and housing arrangements. Public conduct, dress, alcohol, and religious customs should be respected.