TURKISH CHEF

BMI UK LTD; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A Turkish cuisine restaurant in the United Kingdom is looking for a skilled Turkish Chef to prepare and present a range of traditional and modern Turkish dishes. The ideal candidate will manage the kitchen’s Turkish section, ensuring high standards of food quality and hygiene while utilizing traditional cooking methods. Enthusiasm for Turkish cuisine and experience with grilling and preparing flatbreads are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing traditional and modern Turkish dishes.
• Knowledge of hygiene and food quality standards.
• Ability to manage a kitchen section efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present a variety of Turkish dishes.
• Manage quality and hygiene in food preparation.
• Handle traditional cooking equipment.

Job description

The Turkish Chef is responsible for preparing and presenting authentic and modern Turkish cuisine, including hot and cold mezze, grilled meats, kebabs, stews, flatbreads, and traditional desserts. The chef will manage the Turkish section of the kitchen, ensuring high food quality, hygiene, and consistency in a standalone or multi-cuisine environment. Prepare a range of traditional Turkish dishes such as kebabs, koftes, pide, börek, mezes, soups, and desserts like baklava and sutlac.
Grill meats over charcoal or open flame to Turkish standards.
Prepare fresh flatbreads and use traditional equipment like the saj or stone oven.