ASSISTANT COOK

KOMALA'S PTE LTD; Town of Islip (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant is seeking a talented Chef to prepare authentic Indian cuisine using traditional methods. The role involves managing kitchen operations, collaborating on new menu items, and maintaining high food standards. Candidates should be experienced in Indian, South Indian, and Chinese vegetarian cuisines and fluent in Tamil and Hindi. This full-time position requires weekend availability and includes creative opportunities in menu development.

Qualifications

• Experience as a chef in a similar industry is mandatory.
• Fluency in Tamil and Hindi is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Indian dishes using authentic ingredients and traditional techniques.
• Collaborate with Head Cook to create new dishes and manage stock levels.
• Train new cooks and maintain kitchen cleanliness.

Skills

Indian cuisine

South Indian cuisine

Chinese cuisine

Creativity in cooking

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare food using authentic Indian raw materials, herbs, and spices, and cook Indian cuisine dishes, including tandoor dishes, in their traditional way.
• Ensure all Indian food is freshly prepared and meets food standards.
• Follow correct stock rotation procedures in the kitchen.
• Have experience in Indian, Chinese, and South Indian vegetarian cuisines.
• Collaborate with the Head Cook to introduce new dishes and menus.
• Monitor and control stock levels and inventory within your jurisdiction.
• Ensure proper stock rotation and storage procedures are followed.
• Monitor portion sizes and waste control.
• Cook for catering functions when required.
• Work efficiently under pressure during busy periods.
• Reprepare items if food runs out at outlets during busy days.
• Maintain consistency and perfect the unique curry taste for customers before dispatch.
• Train new cooks and assistant cooks as needed.
• Participate in weekly meetings with cooks to discuss menus and production needs.
• Ensure daily cleaning of the kitchen and thorough cleaning weekly with the team.
• Work shifts: arrive at 8am, leave at 11am, return at 5pm, and leave at 10pm to cover breakfast, lunch, and dinner production needs.
• Prepare for catering events and conduct menu sampling for guests.
• Be creative in daily cooking and introduce new dishes and menus when necessary.

Requirements:

This is a full-time, permanent position requiring an experienced chef in a similar industry.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Must work on weekends and public holidays, with weekdays off.
• Languages: Tamil & Hindi.