Restaurant cook

VILLAGE FLAVOR PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

VILLAGE FLAVOR PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced cook to prepare authentic Indian dishes in a fast-paced kitchen.

You will be proficient in vegetarian and non-vegetarian Indian cuisines and specialize in Chettinad varieties, crafting fresh masalas and marinades to meet menu standards. You will weigh ingredients precisely, grind batters with a wet grinder, and blend spices to maintain consistent flavors. The role requires high hygiene standards, teamwork, and flexibility to work weekends and

Qualifications

• Proven track record in related food and beverage preparation positions.
• Experience with Indian Chettinad varieties.
• Knowledge of diverse Indian spice blends, marinades, and traditional cooking methods.
• Ability to use slicers, mixers, grinders, etc.
• Valid food hygiene certification is a plus.
• Good working knowledge of sanitation standards and health codes.
• Team player, able to work in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
• Able to work on rotating shifts, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Able to cook both vegetarian and non vegetarian Indian cuisines.
• Prepare specialised Chettinad dishes as per menu.
• Prepare fresh ground Chettinad masalas, complex marinades, herb & spice blends.
• Weigh, measure, mix ingredients according to the recipe portions.
• Hands-on experience in grinding batter using a wet grinder.
• Blend batters in proportions according to the dish while maintaining consistency and quality.
• Check food and ingredients for freshness.
• Arrange and garnish dishes to make them look appealing to customers.
• Plan seasonal dishes and specials alongside established menus.
• Ensure kitchen area, equipment and utensils are cleaned; maintain hygiene.
• Handle additional tasks as assigned by the head cook.

Skills

Indian cuisine

Chettinad cuisine

Spice blends

Food safety

Kitchen equipment

Teamwork

Meal planning

Tools

Slicers

Mixers

Grinders

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Able to cook both vegetarian and non vegetarian Indian cuisines
• Able to prepare specialised chettinad variety of dishes as per menu.
• Prepare fresh ground chettinad masalas, complex marinades, herb & spice blends
• Weigh, measure, mix ingredients according to the recipe portions.
• Hands-on experience in grinding batter using a wet grinder.
• Blend batters in proportions according to the dish while maintaining consistency and quality.
• Check food and ingredients for freshness.
• Arrange and garnish dishes to make them look appealing to the customers.
• Plan seasonal dishes and specials alongside established menus.
• Ensure that the kitchen area, equipment and utensils are cleaned.
• Practice proper hygiene and sanitation.
• Handle additional tasks as assigned by the head cook

Requirements:

• Proven track record in related food and beverage preparation positions.
• Excellent experience with preparing Indian Chettinad varieties.
• Deep knowledge of diverse Indian spice blends, marinades, and traditional cooking methods.
• Ability to use slicers, mixers, grinders, etc.
• Valid food hygiene certification is a plus.
• Good working knowledge of accepted sanitation standards and health codes.
• Team Player, able to handle work in a high pressure , fast-paced work environment.
• Able to work on rotating shifts, week ends and public holidays.