HEAD COOK

KOMALA'S PTE LTD; Town of Islip (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Indian cuisine seeks an experienced chef for a full-time permanent position. Responsibilities include preparing authentic Indian dishes, maintaining quality standards, and collaborating on new menu offerings. Candidates must possess language skills in Tamil and Hindi and be prepared to work weekends.

Qualifications

• Experienced chef in Indian and vegetarian cuisines.
• Language skills in Tamil and Hindi required.
• Ability to work split shifts and on weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food using authentic Indian ingredients and cook traditional dishes.
• Monitor stock levels and ensure quality standards.
• Train new cooks and collaborate on menu development.

Skills

Indian cuisine

Chinese cuisine

South Indian vegetarian cuisine

Cooking under pressure

Creativity in cooking

Training new staff

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare food using authentic Indian raw materials, herbs, and spices, and cook Indian cuisine dishes and tandoor dishes traditionally.
• Ensure all Indian food is freshly prepared and meets quality standards.
• Follow correct stock rotation procedures in the kitchen.
• Be experienced 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.
• Ensure proper storage and stock rotation procedures are followed.
• Monitor portion sizes and waste control.
• Cook for catering functions as needed.
• Work efficiently under pressure during busy periods.
• Replenish food supplies during busy days and replicate dishes as required.
• Maintain consistent taste and quality of curry dishes and other foods before dispatch.
• Train new cooks and assistant cooks when necessary.
• Participate in weekly meetings to discuss menus and production needs.
• Ensure daily kitchen cleaning and thorough cleaning weekly with the team.
• Work split shifts: arrive at 8 am, leave at 11 am, return at 5 pm, and leave at 10 pm to cover breakfast, lunch, and dinner production.
• Prepare for catering events and conduct menu sampling for guests.
• Be creative in daily cooking and introduce new dishes and menus as needed.

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 days off on weekdays.

Language skills: Tamil and Hindi required.