Chef

Your tasks

JOB DESCRIPTIONS

• To cook and prepare different varieties Bangladeshi dishes inclusive of breakfast, lunch and dinner items.
• Manage operations, budgeting, food and labour costing, forecasting, stock control, resource planning, staffing, inventory and waste management.

• Responsible for planning, directing, controlling, coordinating, training, and participating in the food preparation and daily kitchen culinary activities and required standards and specifications.
• Knowledge of all standard procedures and policies pertaining to food preparation, receiving, storage and sanitation

• Check the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that the standards are met.
• Prepare culinary dishes and meals as per orders and ensure that it is ready at the right time for packing.

• Have excellent knowledge of menu creation, whilst maintaining quality and controlling costs in a volume food business
• Ensure highest levels of guest satisfaction, quality, operating and food cost on an ongoing basis.

• Actively participate in the kitchen training, including on the job training and support junior staffs and trainees in their development
• Oversee the cleanliness, hygiene and maintenance of the kitchen and undertakes steps necessary to maintain the highest possible standards in this area.

• Ensure compliance to regulatory of food safety, quality, health and hygiene standards at all times.

Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Diploma/Degree
• Minimum 4-5 years of hands-on cooking experience in a Bangladeshi Kitchen

• Preferably with experience in Bangladeshi Restaurant/Catering industry and handling in high volume service operations
• Must be able to cook for at least 3000 to 3500 pax daily.

• Highly skilled in cooking techniques and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of both Indian cuisines and Bangladeshi food culture and techniques.
• Must be able to work on weekends and public holidays if necessary (off days on an off peak periods)

• Must be able to do overtime whenever required.
• Hands-on experience with various types of kitchen equipment (e.g. Big Hot pot and food punching machine etc)

• Knowledgeable about properties and usage of herbs and spices in food preparation and cooking Bangladeshi dishes in a traditional way.
• Must have knowledge to control storage room temperatures for frozen/fresh meat products, vegetables etc.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and complete tasks responsibly and multi-Tasking is required.
• Maintain workplace safety and health policies and procedures.