Indian Vegetarian Chef

MANI IYER MESS & CATERING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

MANI IYER MESS & CATERING PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced Indian Vegetarian Chef to join our kitchen team at 5 Hindoo Road, Singapore.

The successful candidate will prepare authentic South Indian and/or North Indian vegetarian dishes, including mock meats, paneer items, curries and accompaniments, with emphasis on taste, quality and consistency. The role covers daily food preparation, maintaining hygiene and safety standards, and supporting bulk catering for weddings, temple events and other

Qualifications

• Practical experience in Indian vegetarian cuisine.
• Experience with South Indian and/or North Indian dishes.
• Ability to prepare vegetarian mock meat, sweets and snacks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a wide variety of authentic Indian vegetarian dishes according to recipes and standards.
• Handle daily food preparation, ensure quality, consistency and portion control.
• Support catering operations for events and large-volume orders.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene, safety standards and minimize wastage.

Skills

Indian vegetarian cuisine

South & North Indian cooking

Independent worker

Job description

Indian Vegetarian Chef

Company: MANI IYER MESS & CATERING PTE. LTD.

Work Location: 5 Hindoo Road, Singapore

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

MANI IYER MESS & CATERING PTE. LTD. is an established Indian vegetarian food business located at 5 Hindoo Road, Singapore.

We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Indian Vegetarian Chef to join our kitchen team.

The successful candidate should have practical experience preparing authentic South Indian and/or North Indian vegetarian cuisine . Experience in preparing vegetarian mock meat dishes, Indian starters, paneer dishes, curries, side dishes, sweets, snacks and large-volume catering food will be an advantage.

The Chef will be responsible for daily food preparation and cooking, maintaining food quality and consistency, supporting catering operations, controlling food wastage and maintaining kitchen hygiene and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

Indian Vegetarian Food Preparation

• Prepare and cook a wide variety of authentic South Indian and/or North Indian vegetarian dishes according to established recipes and restaurant standards.
• Prepare South Indian dishes such as idli, dosa, vada, uttapam, pongal, upma, sambar, rasam, kootu, vegetable curries, poriyal, chutneys, rice dishes, traditional South Indian meals and other vegetarian items.
• Prepare North Indian vegetarian dishes such as paneer dishes, dal varieties, chana and other legume dishes, vegetable curries, North Indian gravies, biryani, pulao, roti, chapati, naan and other traditional North Indian vegetarian dishes.

Mock Meat & Vegetarian Specialities

• Prepare a variety of vegetarian mock meat dishes , including mock mutton, mock chicken, mock fish and other vegetarian mock meat preparations where required.
• Prepare vegetarian dishes using plant-based and mock meat ingredients while maintaining authentic Indian flavours.
• Prepare popular Indian vegetarian restaurant dishes and specialities according to the restaurant's menu.

Starters, Snacks & Side Dishes

• Prepare a variety of Indian vegetarian starters and appetisers , including fried, grilled, tandoori-style and other vegetarian starters.
• Prepare popular vegetarian side dishes and gravies, including:Paneer Butter MasalaPalak PaneerKadai PaneerChana MasalaDalMixed vegetable dishesVegetable kurmaVarious Indian graviesRaitaChutneysOther vegetarian accompaniments.
• Experience in preparing traditional Indian sweets and snacks will be an added advantage.
• Where required, assist in preparing sweets and snacks for restaurant sales, takeaway orders, festivals and catering functions .
• Maintain consistency in the taste, texture, appearance and portion size of all dishes.

Restaurant & Catering Operations

• Prepare food for dine-in, takeaway and delivery orders .
• Prepare food for bulk catering orders , including weddings, temple functions, religious events, festivals, corporate functions and other special occasions.
• Handle large-volume food preparation while maintaining consistent taste and quality.
• Coordinate with kitchen assistants and other restaurant staff to ensure timely preparation and service.
• Assist with menu preparation and the introduction of new vegetarian dishes where required.

Food Quality & Cost Control

• Follow standard recipes and cooking procedures.
• Maintain consistent food quality, flavour, presentation and portion control.
• Monitor the quality and freshness of vegetables, paneer, lentils, spices, mock meat products and other ingredients.
• Minimise food wastage through proper preparation, storage and portion control.
• Inform management when ingredients or kitchen supplies need to be replenished.
• Assist in stock control and proper storage of food ingredients.

Hygiene & Kitchen Safety

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen and food preparation areas.
• Ensure cooking equipment, utensils and workstations are properly cleaned and maintained.
• Follow applicable Singapore food safety and hygiene requirements.
• Ensure proper food handling, storage, preparation and temperature control.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised working environment.

Requirements

• Relevant working experience as an Indian Chef, Vegetarian Chef, Indian Cook or similar role .
• Strong practical knowledge of Indian vegetarian cuisine .
• Candidates with experience in South Indian cuisine, North Indian cuisine, or both are welcome to apply.
• Experience preparing mock chicken, mock mutton and other vegetarian mock meat dishes is an advantage.
• Experience preparing Indian vegetarian starters, paneer dishes, curries, gravies and side dishes is preferred.
• Experience in preparing traditional Indian sweets and snacks is an added advantage.
• Experience in restaurant, catering, central kitchen or high-volume food preparation is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently and prepare food according to recipes and established standards.
• A valid Singapore-recog