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 Dishes for catering
- 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
- Min 5 years of hands on cooking experience in an 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
- Understand Indian Food culture and techniques including knowledgeable about properties and usage of herbs and spices in food preparation
- Able to cook for atleast 2500-3000 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
