North Indian Cook — Creative Kitchen, Team Focused

Kashi; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Kashi Indian Restaurant in Brooklyn, inspired by North Indian flavors, seeks an experienced cook to join our kitchen team. You will prepare, cook, and arrange food while maintaining cleanliness and organization, and collaborating with staff to delight guests with our menu.

A diploma from culinary school is a plus but not mandatory. We value detail, teamwork, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a cook is required.
• Skilled in operating kitchen equipment.
• Proficient in various cooking techniques.
• Follows sanitation procedures.
• Demonstrates teamwork and communication.
• Maintains organization and cleanliness of kitchen.
• Able to multitask and act quickly.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare workstations, ingredients, and equipment for cooking.
• Cook and arrange food.
• Maintain a sanitized, organized kitchen.
• Check ingredient quality and manage stock/orders.
• Ensure appealing presentation of dishes.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff to deliver menu items.

Skills

Experience as cook

Kitchen equipment

Cooking techniques

Sanitation procedures

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Main Responsibilities of a Cook:

• Preparing workstations, cooking ingredients, and kitchen equipment for cooking.
• Cooking and arranging food.

Cook Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced cook to fill a vacant spot in our kitchen staff and contribute to the overall excellence of our restaurant.

The person we are hoping to employ is first and foremost a skilled, organized, and creative cook. We are looking for someone to work as a team player, follow instructions, and help us delight our customers with delicious food from our menu. In addition to cooking prowess, great communication and organizational skills are paramount.

A good candidate for this job is a person with attention to detail who can keep the kitchen tidy and clean all while preparing, cooking, and arranging food together with the rest of our kitchen staff. We pride ourselves in our exceptional service, and we expect nothing less from our cooks. The advantage goes to candidates with a diploma from a culinary school.

Responsibilities of a Cook:

• Maintaining a sanitized and well-organized kitchen.
• Preparing workstations for cooking.
• Preparing and maintaining kitchen equipment.
• Checking the quality of the ingredients.
• Preparing cooking ingredients using various techniques.
• Cooking food using various culinary techniques.
• Arranging food and ensuring appealing presentation.
• Manage food storage, stock, and ingredient orders.

Cook Job Requirements:

• Must have prior experience as a cook.
• Must be skilled in operating kitchen equipment.
• Must be skilled in various cooking techniques.
• Must know and follow sanitation procedures.
• Must showcase teamwork and communication skills.
• Must showcase great organizational skills.
• Must be able to multitask and act quickly.
• Must carry at least a high school diploma.

A Taste of Heritage in Brooklyn
Inspired by the flavors of North India. Perfected by Chef Dhawan.
Kashi Indian Restaurant takes its name from Kashi (Varanasi), one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world located on the banks of the Ganges River in Uttar Pradesh, North India. It is a major spiritual and cultural center in the country often called the "City of Light"
For centuries, this region has been known for its vibrant food culture—rich curries, smoky kebabs, biryanis & timeless street flavors that have traveled across India and beyond.
Our mission is to bring this incredible culinary heritage to Brooklyn.