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ORIENTAL WELLBEING FOODS LIMITED; Dublin; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Oriental Wellbeing Foods Limited in Ireland is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to assist in preparing ingredients for Indian dishes, including chopping vegetables, grinding spices, marinating meats, and dough for naan or chapati, under the guidance of senior chefs.

You will learn basic cooking tasks such as boiling, frying, and grilling, maintain hygiene, label and store ingredients, monitor stock, and help with plating to ensure presentation meets restaurant standards.

Qualifications

• Foundational understanding of Indian ingredients, spices, and cooking methods (tandoori, curry, naan).
• Ability to use knives efficiently for cutting, chopping, slicing, and dicing.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of ingredients under guidance of senior chefs.
• Maintain hygiene and keep workstation clean and organized.
• Label ingredients, monitor stock levels to prevent waste, especially perishables.
• Assist in plating dishes to ensure presentation meets restaurant standards.

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Application Details

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Job Description

Job Description:Assist in the preparation of ingredients, including chopping vegetables, grinding spices, marinating meats, and making dough for naan or chapati, under the guidance of senior chefs.Learn and perform basic cooking tasks such as boiling, frying, and grilling as directed by the Chef de Partie or Sous Chef, ensuring consistency and quality.Keep your workstation clean and organized, following strict hygiene practices in accordance with Irish food safety standards.Ensure that all ingredients are stored properly, label ingredients, and monitor stock levels to prevent waste, particularly for perishables like fresh produce and meats.Assist in the plating of dishes, ensuring the presentation is consistent with restaurant standards before serving to customers.

Key Requirements;

• A foundational understanding of Indian ingredients, spices, and cooking methods (such as tandoori cooking, curry-making, and naan preparation) is an advantage.
• Ability to use knives efficiently for cutting, chopping, slicing, and dicing, with a focus on speed and precision.
• A keen eye for detail, particularly in food preparation and presentation, ensuring dishes meet quality and consistency standards.
• Eagerness to learn from senior chefs, develop new cooking skills, and adapt to the restaurant’s kitchen environment.
• Familiarity with basic cooking techniques, including frying, boiling, grilling, and baking.

• Sector: accommodation and food service activities

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]