Chef

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.

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.