Chief Cook (North/South Indian Foods)

at  ARK8 FOOD SERVICES PTE LTD

Jobscope:
1. Ensure timely and safe production of cooked foods, adhering to regulatory requirements (FSA, WSHA, etc).
2. Able to knead Prata, Naan and Chappathi dough, mix Thosai, Idly and Vadai Batter.
3. Able to prepare and cook South Indian dishes, North Indian dishes and Mamak Marination, such as Chicken/Fish/Mutton Curry, Kerala Fish Curry, Dhalcha, Briyani, Fish/Beef/Mutton/Chicken Masala, Raitha, Prata, Kotthu Prata, Murtabak, Roti John, Thosai, Kurma Masala, Mutton Soup Pastes/Essence, Tulang Merah Paste, Bubur mix, Samosa Batter, Vadai Batter, Bhajji Batter, Rojak Batter, Pongal, Thalapakattu/ Dum/ Keema/ Kozhikode Briyani.
4. Able to prepare North Indian Foods such as Tandoori Chicken, Tikka Masala, Rogan Josh, Channa/ Panneer/ Butter Chicken Masala, Palak Panneer, Vegetable/Mutton/Chicken i & etc.
5. Able to prepare Indian Sweets such as Kesary, Halwa, Rasagulla, Gulab Jamun, Vatlapam, Badam Milk, Kunafe, Baklava, Palkova, Badam Gheer, Rasmalai, Murukku, and other items for festive snack series.
6. Able to prepare meats, cutting, slicing and de-veining meats.
7. Able to cook in small and large quantities without compromising on taste and quality. Work with large kitchen equipment and mixers.
8. Demonstrate safe handling of foods adhering to regulatory requirements including, preparation, marination, packing and sealing, freezing techniques.
9. Physically fit to carry heavy loading up to 40kg.
10. Able to meet production requirements and make ingredients requests based on production output.
11. Manage cooks in kitchen, assign kitchen helpers with dishing out and cleaning crew with dishwashing duties. Actively participate in duties when staff on leave as all-rounder.
12. Ensure cleanliness of cooking area, processing area, finished goods area abiding by regulatory requirements.
13. Conduct day closing and opening, washing of cooking utensils, equipment, cleaning and sanitization of premises.
14. Record temperature gauge for chillers and freezers daily.
15. Maintain recipe standards and timely dishing out of menu items in a fast-paced environment and able to cover stations from other cooks/preparers in their absence.
16. Able to read and dish out foods based on platform orders, bulk and regular orders.
17. Always ensure use of Personal Protective Equipment.
18. Ensure kitchen KPIs are met.
19. Reports to Director.
Skills Required:
1. Possess strong culinary skills in dishing out Indian food products in large quantities (100-500kg).
2. Able to operate large capacity cooking equipment, woks and stove.
3. Able to work long hours as operations commence from 4am to 4pm and different shifts.
4. Multiskilled to handle multiple products at one time and handle staff movements and stations.
5. Able to lift heavy bags (up to 40kg)
Education Qualification / Experience:
No education required, preferably experienced in culinary arts for at least 10 years’ experience.
Key Selection Criteria:
1. Strong Culinary Skills in preparing Indian Mamak Foods (South/North Indian Foods)
2. Ability to work on different shifts and manage staff
3. Able to work long hours and lift heavy stuff (up to 40kg)
Working Condition:
1. Manufacturing Kitchen / Mamak Stall some times to assess use of products
2. Long hours due to long operational hours
3. Physically able to stand long hours
4. Hot Kitchen environment
Specific Training Requirements:
Basic Hygiene Cert is a must, if not we will send for training
Salary Range:
$3,800 - $6,000
Remunerations:
Annual: 7 Days Annual Leave (for first year), 14 days Medical Leave, 60 Days Hospitalisation Leave
Recruitment Contact:
Pls send resume to HR Lead at 9859-4009 (WhatsApp only) or email hr.azharfoods@gmail.com

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