Restaurant Cook (Indian/Nepalese Cuisine, Tandoor, Pizza & Burgers) because it clearly describes the work.
Job Duties
The position involves versatile kitchen duties in a restaurant. The employee will be responsible for preparing and pre-preparing Indian and Nepalese dishes, including dishes cooked in a traditional tandoor oven. The duties also include preparing pizzas, burgers, and other items on the restaurant's menu.
Main duties include:
- Preparing Indian and Nepalese dishes according to the restaurant's menu and recipes
- Preparing and cooking tandoor dishes in a tandoor oven
- Preparing tandoori chicken, naan bread, and other tandoor products
- Preparing and handling meat, chicken, fish, vegetables, and other ingredients
- Preparing sauces, marinades, spices, and other food products
- Preparing pizza dough, toppings, pizzas, and baking pizzas
- Preparing burgers and side dishes
- Portioning, finishing, and presenting food
- Receiving, storing, and handling food ingredients appropriately
- Using kitchen equipment and utensils safely and correctly
- Keeping the kitchen, workstations, equipment, and utensils clean and organized
- Following food hygiene, safety, and self-monitoring requirements
- Monitoring the availability of ingredients and informing the supervisor when supplies are running low
- Working closely with other kitchen and restaurant staff
- Preparing customer orders accurately and efficiently, including during busy periods
- Ensuring consistent food quality, taste, appearance, and portion sizes
- Participating in daily opening and closing kitchen duties
- Performing other kitchen-related tasks as required.
The successful candidate should be able to work independently as well as part of a team and be comfortable working in a busy restaurant environment. Previous experience in Indian, Nepalese, or tandoor cuisine is an advantage. Experience in pizza and burger preparation is also considered an advantage.