CHIEF COOK

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Responsible for planning, directing, controlling, coordinating, training and participating in the food preparation and daily kitchen culinary activities and required standards and specifications
• To cook different varieties South Indian Dishes: different types of Briyanis, thosai, idli, varieties of pratas, South Indian Meals, Chicken/Fish/Mutton Curry, Dhalcha, Fish/Mutton/Chicken masala, etc
• North Indian Dishes: Tandoori items, varieties of Naans items, chicken tandoori, butter chicken, chicken tikka, chappati, panneer butter/masala, North Indian Meals etc
• To cook Bangladesh cuisines
• Knowledge of all standard procedures and policies pertaining to food preparation, receiving, storage and sanitation
• Ensure timely and safe production of cooked foods, adhering to regulatory requirements (FSA, WSHA, etc)
• Demonstrate safe handling of foods adhering to regulatory requirements including, preparation, marination, packing and sealing, and freezing techniques.
• Have excellent knowledge of menu creation, whilst maintaining quality and controlling costs in a volume food business.
• Actively participate in the kitchen training, including on the job training and support junior staffs and trainees in their development
• Oversee the cleanliness, hygiene and maintenance of the kitchen and undertakes steps necessary to maintain the highest possible standards in this area.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Diploma/Degree
• Minimum 4 years of hands-on cooking experience in an Indian / Bangladesh Kitchen in relevant industry including handling in high volume service operations
• Knowledgeable about properties and usage of herbs and spices in food preparation, and cooking Indian / Bangladesh dishes in a traditional way
• Able to knead Prata, Naan and Chappathi dough, mix Thosai, Idly and Vadai Batter and Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment (e.g. Hot Plate and Thandoor, etc)
• Able to prepare meats, cutting slicing and de-veining meats
• Must be able to work on weekends and public holidays if necessary
• Must be able to do overtime whenever required and actively participate in duties when kitchen staff on leave as all-rounder.
• Must have knowledge to control storage room temperatures for frozen/fresh meat and seafood products, vegetables etc
• Must possess a lot of stamina and will power to be able to stand for long hours and work for extended hours too in order to experiment in creating new dishes.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and complete tasks responsibly and multi-Tasking is required
• Maintain workplace safety and health policies and procedures