South Indian Cook

redfordrecruiters; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary AED 2 500 per month

Accommodation

Visa

Medical

Nationality South Indian

Gender Male

Job summary

We are seeking a skilled South Indian Cook for a luxury resort hotel in Al Ain, UAE. The candidate should have practical knowledge of authentic South Indian cooking including breakfast dishes, curries, rice preparations, gravies, chutneys, breads and regional specialties.

The Cook will ensure high quality, presentation, hygiene, and kitchen organisation. Responsibilities include preparing breakfast, lunch and dinner, maintaining mise-en-place, plating with consistency, and coordinating with the

Qualifications

• Practical experience in South Indian cuisine.
• Strong knowledge of regional ingredients and techniques.
• Ability to work in a luxury hotel kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare authentic South Indian dishes according to required recipes and quality standards.
• Manage breakfast, lunch and dinner items as assigned.
• Prepare batters, chutneys, gravies, curries, rices, breads and snacks.
• Maintain taste, quality, portion size and presentation.
• Ensure mise-en-place and hygiene before service.
• Coordinate with chefs and kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations.
• Adhere to food safety and kitchen hygiene procedures.

Skills

South Indian cuisine knowledge

Breakfast preparation

Kitchen teamwork

Job description

Industry & Position Details

Industry Luxury Resort Hotel Location Al Ain UAE Position South Indian Cook Salary AED 2 500 per month Employment Full-Time

Preferred Regional Cuisine Background Candidates with strong knowledge and practical experience in South Indian cuisine particularly from Andhra Pradesh Karnataka Kerala Tamil Nadu Telangana Puducherry Lakshadweep

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and experienced South Indian Cook for a luxury resort hotel in Al Ain UAE The successful candidate should have strong practical knowledge of authentic South Indian cooking including breakfast dishes curries rice preparations gravies chutneys breads snacks and regional specialties The Cook will be responsible for preparing consistently high-quality food while maintaining appropriate standards of taste presentation hygiene food safety portion control and kitchen organisation

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare authentic South Indian dishes according to required recipes and quality standards
• Prepare and manage breakfast lunch and dinner items as assigned
• Prepare batters chutneys gravies curries rice dishes breads snacks and accompaniments
• Maintain consistency in taste quality portion size and presentation
• Complete food preparation and mise-en-place before service
• Ensure ingredients are properly cleaned prepared stored and labelled
• Monitor ingredient quality and minimise food wastage
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the assigned kitchen and workstations
• Follow food-safety and kitchen-hygiene procedures
• Coordinate effectively with chefs and other kitchen team members
• Support smooth kitchen operations during busy service periods
• Follow instructions from the Head Chef Kitchen Supervisor Maintain professional conduct appropriate to a luxury resort hotel environment

Requirements

• Practical experience preparing South Indian cuisine
• Strong knowledge of South Indian ingredients spices cooking techniques and flavour profiles
• Ability to prepare multiple dishes consistently and independently
• Knowledge of kitchen hygiene food safety and proper food handling
• Ability to manage food preparation and service within required timelines
• Ability to work effectively within a professional kitchen team
• Reliable punctual disciplined and professional
• Ability to work under pressure during busy service periods
• Willing to work full-time in Al Ain UAE
• Salary AED 2 500 per month
• Any additional benefits or employment conditions should be confirmed separately by the employer

INITIAL CANDIDATE SCREENING QUESTIONS

• Where are you currently located
• Which part of South India are you from
• How many years of professional cooking experience do you have
• How many years have you specifically worked with South Indian cuisine
• Have you previously worked in a hotel resort restaurant catering company or commercial kitchen
• What South Indian dishes can you prepare independently
• Which regional cuisines are you strongest in Andhra Karnataka Kerala Tamil Nadu Telangana or others
• Can you independently prepare dosa and idli batter
• Can you prepare different varieties of dosa idli uttapam and vada
• Which South Indian curries and gravies can you prepare
• Can you prepare sambar rasam and different chutneys independently
• Which South Indian rice dishes can you prepare
• Can you prepare Kerala-style dishes
• Can you prepare Andhra Telangana-style dishes
• Can you prepare Tamil-style dishes
• Can you prepare Karnataka-style dishes
• Can you handle breakfast preparation independently
• Do you understand food hygiene storage temperature control and kitchen safety
• What is your current last salary
• Are you comfortable with AED 2 500 per month
• What is your notice period
• When can you join
• Are you available for an interview and practical cooking trial

PRACTICAL COOKING ASSESSMENT

• Shortlisted candidates should complete a practical cooking trial
• Assess the candidate on South Indian breakfast preparation
• Dosa idli batter knowledge
• Dosa preparation and consistency
• Sambar preparation
• Chutney preparation
• Curry gravy preparation
• Rice preparation
• Regional South Indian flavour knowledge
• Mise-en-place and organisation
• Knife skills
• Cooking speed
• Portion control
• Taste and seasoning
• Food presentation
• Kitchen hygiene
• Food-safety practices
• Ingredient handling
• Wastage control
• Ability to follow instructions

Benefits

• Salary AED 2500
• Accommodation
• Visa
• Medical
• Nationality South Indian
• Gender Male