Bengali North Indian Curry and Tandoori Chef

BOMBAY DINING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local dining establishment in Singapore is seeking an experienced North Indian Curry Chef. You will be responsible for preparing authentic dishes, supervising kitchen staff, and ensuring high standards of food safety and quality. The ideal candidate has proven experience, particularly in tandoor cooking, and excels in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef or Cook, preferably in North Indian cuisine.
• Proficiency in tandoor cooking and traditional spice preparation.
• Strong understanding of kitchen operations, food safety, and sanitation standards.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook authentic North Indian cuisine, ensuring consistency in quality.
• Assist with menu planning and create seasonal specials.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff, managing inventory effectively.
• Maintain cleanliness and comply with food safety regulations.
• Estimate food and labor costs and manage supplies.

Skills

Tandoor cooking

Traditional spice preparation

Teamwork

Communication

Organizational skills

Job description

A North Indian Curry Chef job typically involves planning, preparing, and executing a wide range of North Indian dishes, including curries, tandoori items, breads, and rice dishes, while adhering to high standards of food safety, hygiene, and quality consistency, and often involves supervising kitchen staff and managing inventory and costs .

Key Responsibilities:

• Culinary Operations: Preparing and cooking authentic North Indian cuisine, operating and maintaining tandoor ovens, and ensuring consistency in taste, presentation, and quality across all dishes.
• Menu Management: Assisting with menu planning, creating new dishes, and contributing to seasonal specials.
• Kitchen Management: Supervising and training kitchen staff, creating work schedules, managing inventory, and ensuring timely preparation and delivery of food during service hours.
• Hygiene and Safety: Maintaining strict cleanliness and sanitation standards in the kitchen, complying with food hygiene and safety regulations, and overseeing the proper handling and storage of food and equipment.
• Administrative Duties: Estimating food and labor costs, ordering supplies, and potentially performing some administrative tasks like record-keeping.

Requirements:

• Experience: Proven experience as a Chef or Cook, preferably with a specialization in North Indian cuisine and tandoor cooking.
• Skills: Proficiency in tandoor cooking, traditional spice preparation, and a strong understanding of North Indian dishes.
• Knowledge: Knowledge of kitchen operations, food safety, and sanitation standards.
• Attributes: Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, excellent teamwork, communication, and organizational skills.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.