Job Description

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.

• Diploma/Degree
• Minimum 3-4 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 500 to 1000 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