Indian Chef Need - Lovely Chaat & Sweets : Job Details
Indian Chef Need
Lovely Chaat & SweetsJob Location : Wellingborough, UK
Job Description: Indian Chef
Position: Indian Chef at Lovely Chaat & sweetsDepartment: KitchenLocation: Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 1EEReports To: Executive Chef / Head Chef
Overview:An Indian Chef is responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of authentic Indian dishes in a restaurant, hotel, or other food service establishments. The role requires expertise in traditional Indian cooking techniques, flavor profiles, and the ability to create a diverse menu with a wide range of dishes from various regions of India.
Key Responsibilities:
Menu Creation and Development:
- Design and create traditional and contemporary Indian menus, incorporating various regional flavors and ingredients.
- Ensure the menu offerings reflect seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.
- Adapt and modify dishes to meet dietary restrictions, allergies, and customer requests when necessary.
Food Preparation and Cooking:
- Prepare and cook a wide range of Indian dishes such as curries, tandoori dishes, biryanis, breads (naan, roti), snacks, desserts, and beverages.
- Ensure consistency in taste, texture, and presentation of dishes.
- Use traditional methods of preparation, such as tandoor cooking, grinding spices, and tempering.
Kitchen Management:
- Oversee the kitchen team to ensure smooth operations.
- Train and mentor junior kitchen staff on Indian cooking techniques and procedures.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
- Monitor food inventory, ensuring availability of essential ingredients.
Quality Control:
- Ensure food quality is consistently high and meets established standards.
- Taste and evaluate food before it is served to customers.
- Address customer complaints regarding food quality or taste.
Cost Management:
- Control food costs by managing portion sizes and minimizing waste.
- Assist in inventory control and ordering of necessary ingredients.
- Ensure efficient use of cooking equipment and supplies.
Customer Interaction:
- Occasionally interact with customers to understand their preferences and provide recommendations.
- Create a welcoming and authentic Indian dining experience for guests.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Proven experience as an Indian Chef, Sous Chef, or similar role in a professional kitchen.
- Extensive knowledge of Indian cuisine, including traditional cooking methods and regional variations.
- Strong understanding of spices, herbs, and ingredients used in Indian cooking.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of quality.
- Strong leadership and communication skills to manage kitchen staff and interact with other team members.
- Attention to detail in food preparation and presentation.
- Ability to work long hours and handle pressure in a busy kitchen environment.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Capable of lifting heavy kitchen equipment and ingredients when necessary.
- Comfortable working in a hot, fast-paced kitchen environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of dietary restrictions such as vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and other specialized diets.
- Fluency in Hindi or other Indian languages (optional, depending on location and clientele).
- Experience in managing a kitchen or leading a culinary team is an advantage.
Salary : 30000 - 32000
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