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 of North and South Indian Traditional Dishes, Bangladeshi cuisines for dine in guests, take away and caterings
• Develop and initiate cost-cutting ideas without sacrificing the quality and taste of the dishes
• Approve and “polish” dishes before they reach the customer. Seek to ensure at all times that customers have the best experience possible
• Construct menus with new or existing culinary creations ensuring variety and quality of the servings
• Manage operations, budgeting, food and labour costing, forecasting, stock control, resource planning, staffing, inventory and waste management
• Taking stocks and liaise with the purchase & catering managers to ensure the adequate food items are available to produce the appropriate menu items
• Storage of raw materials and ingredients and ensure that all the food storage and preparation of all food items meet the temperature guidelines.
• Check the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that the standards are met
• Actively participate in the kitchen training, including on the job training and support junior staffs and trainees in their development
• Ensure compliance to regulatory of food safety, quality, health and hygiene standards at all times.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Diploma/Degree
• 4 years of hands on cooking experience in a reputed Bangladeshi or Indian Kitchen
• Preferably with experience in Catering, Restaurant industry and handling in high volume service operations
• Highly skilled in cooking techniques and comprehensive knowledge of both Indian cuisines and Bangladeshi cuisines
• Understand Indian and Bangladeshi Food culture and techniques
• Knowledgeable about properties and usage of herbs and spices in food preparation, and cooking Indian / Bangladeshi dishes in a traditional way
• Able to cook for atleast 500 to 1000 pax on a daily basis
• Experience in high volume service operations is highly preferred
• Must be able to work on  weekends and public holidays if necessary
• Must be able to do overtime whenever required.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and complete tasks responsibly
• Multi Tasking is required
• Maintain workplace safety and health policies and procedures
• Facilitate effective communication and engagement at workplace
• Good interpersonal skills and team player