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, South Indian Dishes and Bangladeshi dishes
• Different types of Briyanis, dosai, chutneys, South/North Indian Meals, upma, Chappati, vegetable curry, fish curry, meat/chicken curry etc
• 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
• Ensure that all the food storage and preparation of all food items meet the temperature guidelines.
• 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 - 5 years of hands on cooking experience in a Bangladeshi or Indian (North & South) Kitchen
• Preferably with experience in Catering 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
• Able to cook for atleast 3000-3500 pax on a daily basis
• Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment (e.g. Hot Plate and Tandoor)
• Must be able to work on weekends and public holidays if necessary
• Must be able to do overtime whenever required.
• 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