JOB DESCRIPTIONS:
- To cook and prepare different varieties of North, South Indian Dishes and Bangladeshi dishes inclusive of breakfast, lunch and dinner items
- Manage operations, budgeting, food and labour costing, forecasting, stock control, resource planning, staffing, inventory and waste management
- Responsible for planning, directing, controlling, coordinating, training and participating in the food preparation and daily kitchen culinary activities and required standards and specifications
- Knowledge of all standard procedures and policies pertaining to food preparation, receiving, storage and sanitation
- Check the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that the standards are met
- Have excellent knowledge of menu creation, whilst maintaining quality and controlling costs in a volume food business
- Ensure highest levels of guest satisfaction, quality, operating and food costing on an ongoing basis
- 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 5 years of hands on cooking experience in a Bangladeshi or Indian Kitchen
- Preferably with experience in Indian Restaurant/Catering industry and handling in high volume service operations
- Able to cook for atleast 2000 to 3000 pax on a daily basis
- Highly skilled in cooking techniques and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of both Indian cuisines and Bangladeshi food culture and techniques
- Must be able to work on weekends and public holidays if necessary
- Must be able to do overtime whenever required.
- To be able to cook and prepare different types of South Indian dishes such as Briyanis, dosai, idly, poori, upma, chutneys, pratas, South Indian Meals, etc including Bangladesh dishes
- Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipments
- Knowledgeable about properties and usage of herbs and spices in food preparation, and cooking Indian / Bangladeshi dishes in a traditional way
- Must have knowledge to control storage room temperatures for frozen/fresh meat products, vegetables etc
- 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
