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Authentic Indian Cuisine Chef

Location: Newmarket, CB8 7PJ
Job Type: Fixed Term Contract (until end of October 2025)
Salary: £15.01 per hour, 42 hours per week
Working Pattern: 6 days per week, 4am to 12pm or 12pm to 8pm (on a shift basis)

We are looking for a specialist Indian cuisine chef to join our Eurest team. The role will be for Godolphin based at Moulton Paddocks.

As our Indian Cuisine Chef, you will be responsible for preparing a wide range of traditional Indian dishes from regional curries and tandoori specialties to biryanis and breads, using traditional techniques and high-quality ingredients. You will play a key role in shaping our menu, maintaining high food standards, and delivering an exceptional dining experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Craft Authentic Indian Flavors: Prepare a diverse selection of traditional Indian dishes with care, consistency, and authentic flavor.
  
• Master the Art of Indian Breads: Skillfully prepare fresh roti, naan, paratha, and chapati using traditional techniques, including tawa and tandoor methods.
  
• Ingredient Excellence: Ensure top-quality, fresh ingredients are always used; expertly handle spices and herbs to preserve the integrity of true Indian taste.
  
• Maintain a Spotless Kitchen: Uphold the highest standards of hygiene and food safety throughout all stages of preparation and service.
  
• Deliver with Precision: Manage time effectively to ensure dishes are served promptly, especially during peak service hours.
  
• Keep the Kitchen Stocked: Assist with monitoring and managing inventory levels for ingredients, spices, and kitchen equipment.
  
• Team Player Mindset: Collaborate seamlessly with fellow kitchen staff to ensure smooth, efficient, and professional kitchen operations.
  
• Bring Fresh Ideas to the Table: Share your culinary creativity by contributing to menu development with innovative or regional Indian dishes.
  

About You:

• 5+ years experience as a chef specializing in authentic Indian cuisine
  
• Deep knowledge of Indian spices, regional cooking styles, and traditional preparation techniques
  
• Ability to manage kitchen operations in a fast-paced environment
  
• Passion for delivering high-quality, flavorful food
  

At Eurest, we are the experts in workplace catering, operating in over 700 workspaces every day. We know that fuelling employees throughout the day can help to sharpen their thinking, nourish their bodies and minds and ultimately, motivate them to perform at their best. Our workplace food experiences are driven by our promise to live more sustainably and responsibly, working towards our goal of net zero by 2030.

For more information about careers at Eurest and our benefits please visit: Careers at Eurest

Job Reference: com/1106/40969001/52524406/SU #Eurest

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