Full time Cook

KenGo Curryhouse; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

KenGo Curryhouse in Amsterdam is seeking a Cook to prepare high-quality curry dishes in a fast-paced kitchen. You will master spice blends, work with fresh ingredients, and ensure meals are cooked to perfection while maintaining cleanliness and food safety.

Join a dynamic team focused on consistency, flavor, and presentation. You will contribute to delivering an excellent dining experience during busy service periods and uphold strict hygiene standards.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to prepare high-quality curry dishes.
• Knowledge of spices, flavor balancing and seasoning.
• Ability to work efficiently under high-volume service.
• Attention to detail and consistent plating.
• Strong teamwork and communication.
• Good time management and multitasking.
• Competence in food safety and hygiene.
• Physical stamina to stand for long hours.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality curry dishes in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Assist with prep work and maintain kitchen cleanliness.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to deliver an excellent dining experience.
• Ensure food safety and hygiene standards are met.
• Maintain consistency in flavor, presentation, and portioning.

Skills

Curry cooking techniques

Spice blending

Working under pressure

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Time management

Food safety

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