Cook

KenGo Curryhouse; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

KenGo Curryhouse in Amsterdam is seeking a Cook to prepare high-quality curry dishes in a fast-paced kitchen, ensuring consistency, flavor, and presentation according to our recipes.

You will work with the kitchen team on prep, maintain cleanliness, and uphold food safety standards, delivering an excellent dining experience for every guest. Preference for candidates who excel under pressure, manage time well, and communicate clearly with teammates.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, especially in curry-based cuisine.
• Understanding of spices, flavor balancing, and seasoning.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and consistency.
• Teamwork and communication skills.
• Time management and multitasking abilities.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Physical stamina and ability to stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality curry dishes following recipes and standards.
• Assist with prep work and station setup to support busy service periods.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and work areas.
• Collaborate with kitchen team to ensure timely service and guest satisfaction.

Skills

Curry cooking

Spice blending

Food safety

Teamwork

Time management

Attention to detail

Under pressure

Stamina

Job description

As a Cook in our curry house, you are responsible for preparing high-quality dishes in a fast-paced kitchen environment. You ensure that every meal is cooked to perfection, maintaining consistency, flavor, and presentation according to our recipes and standards. You work closely with the kitchen team to manage prep work, maintain cleanliness, and deliver an excellent dining experience for every guest.

You take pride in working with fresh ingredients, mastering spice blends, and executing dishes efficiently during busy service periods. Food safety, hygiene, and teamwork are at the core of your daily responsibilities.

• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, especially in curry-based cuisine
• Understanding of spices, flavor balancing, and seasoning
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail and consistency
• Teamwork and communication skills
• Time management and multitasking abilities
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations
• Physical stamina and ability to stand for long periods