Description

High standard meals preparation and quality control (checks of raw materials, temperature controls) As part of the team, ensure compliance of the HACCP system in regard to food handling procedures. Portion and plate foods in accord with company policy and procedures Hygienic food storage in refrigerators Training of kitchen staff and apprentices as required Indian Curry Cook KEY TASKS • Have a full operational knowledge of all recipes, standards, portion sizes and presentation style of dishes produced within the kitchen. • Assist in the creation of menus (taking into account food and labour costs). • Discuss food preparation issues with the manager and other staff and monitor the preparation and presentation of the dishes. • Maintain stock levels according to requirements of business and understand how this can have an effect on food costs. • Implement and ensure compliance with food hygiene standards and health and safety requirements. • Check the freshness and quality of ingredients. • Ensure food prepared in the kitchen is of highest possible standards. • Be responsible for the supervision and training of any junior kitchen staff. • Deal with food complaints efficiently. • Demonstrate strong organisational skills. • Prepare curries, sauces and desserts as and when required. • Able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of traditional Northern Indian cuisine including desserts. • Preparing curries, sauces and desserts as per standard and style set by the Head). Tandoori Cook - KEY TASKS • Operating a traditional tandoor oven, cooking such items as meat and breads. • Preparing curries, sauces and desserts as per standard and style set by the Head Chef(s) Regulating temperatures of tandoor, ovens, grills, burners/pans and other cooking equipment. • Able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of traditional Northern Indian cuisine including desserts. • Storing food in temperature controlled facilities. • Ensure the correct preparation and presentation standard of the dishes is maintained at all times. • Demonstrating tandoor techniques and cooking procedures to other staff if required. • Checking on food supplies and advising the supervisor of any requirements. • Ensure all the equipment used in section is in good condition and hygienically cleaned before and after use. • Ability to demonstrate strong organisational skills. we are looking for a person with at least 2 to 3 years or more of cooking experience in a commercial kitchen(Indian cuisine)