Arabic cooks

Arabic Cook Jobs in Dubai and the Gulf for Kenyans

Smartmaids Group recruits Kenyan cooks who prepare Arabic dishes for family homes in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, the wider UAE, Qatar and Bahrain. We verify each cook’s skills in our office, check references and handle the visa, documents and travel for selected candidates.

The Arabic cook role

A home cook plans and prepares the family’s meals and keeps the kitchen clean and well organised. Many Gulf households look for a cook who can prepare Arabic dishes as well as everyday family meals.

The menu, the number of people to cook for and any other kitchen duties are agreed with the employer and set out in the employment contract before the cook travels.

Typical cook duties

  • Preparing Arabic dishes to the family’s taste
  • Cooking everyday breakfasts, lunches and dinners for the household
  • Planning menus and preparing food for guests and family occasions
  • Shopping lists, food storage and stock rotation
  • Keeping the kitchen, utensils and appliances clean and hygienic
  • Other kitchen duties agreed in the contract

Arabic cook salary and benefits

Salaries for this role depend on the employer and the experience required. Ask us on WhatsApp for current salaries.

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What the employer provides

  • Accommodation All jobs are full live-in: you live in the employer’s home.
  • Food Meals are provided by the employer.
  • Medical insurance The employer provides medical insurance.
  • Work visa The employer provides the visa.
  • Return ticket A return ticket home when you complete your full contract.

For cook applicants

  • Kenyan citizens aged 22–45 with a valid passport can apply.
  • Experience cooking Arabic dishes is important. Tell us which dishes you can prepare and where you learned or worked.
  • Your cooking skills and any training are verified in our office before you are put forward to an employer.
  • Choose “House Cook / Arabic Cook” as your position when you apply.
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For households and agencies

  • Tell us the dishes and cuisines you need, the size of the household, the experience you are looking for and your preferred age range.
  • We verify each cook’s skills and training in our office, assess personality and cultural fit, and check references from previous employers.
  • For selected cooks we handle the work permit, residence visa, document attestation, employment contract, flights and travel insurance.
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How recruitment works

  1. Application

    Submit your personal details and required documents. Applications can be made online.

  2. Initial screening

    Our team reviews your application. Initial screening takes 2–3 business days.

  3. Candidate matching

    Applications are reviewed and candidates are matched with suitable placements and employer requirements.

  4. Visa processing & placement

    If selected, visa processing and placement typically take 4–8 weeks, depending on the destination country’s requirements and how ready your documents are.

  5. Pre-departure support

    First-time overseas applicants receive pre-departure orientation and cultural preparation.

  6. Post-placement support

    We check in regularly with workers and employers, and assist with issues, contract renewals and emergencies.

FAQ

Arabic cooks: common questions

Are cook jobs live-in?

Yes. All the jobs we recruit for are full live-in. The employer provides accommodation, food, medical insurance and the visa, and a return ticket when you complete your full contract.

How do I get an Arabic cook job in Dubai from Kenya?

Apply online on our Apply page and choose “House Cook / Arabic Cook” as your position. Tell us which Arabic dishes you can prepare and where you have cooked before. Kenyan citizens aged 22–45 with a valid passport can apply. We screen applications within 2–3 business days and match suitable cooks with families in Dubai and the rest of the Gulf.

Do the cooks only prepare Arabic food?

No. Cooks in this role prepare Arabic dishes and everyday family meals. Tell us the dishes and cuisines your household needs, and we will match cooks with that experience.

How do you check a cook’s skills?

Each candidate’s skills and training are verified in our office, and we check references from previous employers before putting a cook forward.

How long does it take to recruit a cook?

Initial screening of applications takes 2–3 business days. Once a candidate is selected, visa processing and placement typically take 4–8 weeks, depending on the destination country’s requirements and how ready the documents are.

More questions? Contact our team.