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 and South Indian Traditional Dishes, Bangladeshi cuisines for dine in guests, take away and caterings 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 Taking stocks and liaise with the purchase & catering managers to ensure the adequate food items are available to produce the appropriate menu items Storage of raw materials and ingredients and ensure that all the food storage and preparation of all food items meet the temperature guidelines. Check the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that the standards are met 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 years of hands on cooking experience in a reputed Bangladeshi or Indian Kitchen Preferably with experience in Catering, Restaurant 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, and cooking Indian / Bangladeshi dishes in a traditional way Able to cook for atleast 500 to 1000 pax on a daily basis Experience in high volume service operations is highly preferred Must be able to work on weekends and public holidays if necessary Must be able to do overtime whenever required. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and complete tasks responsibly Multi Tasking is required Maintain workplace safety and health policies and procedures Facilitate effective communication and engagement at workplace Good interpersonal skills and team player