Chef

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Chef proficient in South Indian cuisine to lead our kitchen team at Rv Venture in Guwahati, Assam. The role involves preparing traditional dishes, maintaining quality, managing kitchen staff, and ensuring hygiene and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the entire kitchen staff effectively.
• Prepare authentic South Indian dishes including Idli, Dosa, Vada, Uttapam, Pongal, Sambar, Rasam, Poori, meals, and chutneys with consistency in taste, quality, portion size, and presentation.
• Maintain adherence to standard recipes and cooking procedures.
• Plan daily food preparation and ensure necessary mise-en-place prior to service.
• Monitor ingredient freshness and overall food quality.
• Control food wastage and manage food-related costs.
• Check inventory levels and report ingredient needs to the Manager.
• Train and supervise Helper Chefs and Kitchen Helpers to maintain kitchen efficiency.
• Uphold hygiene, sanitation, and food safety regulations within the kitchen.
• Ensure proper storage and labelling of raw and prepared food items.
• Collaborate with the Manager during breakfast, lunch, and dinner services.
• Address customer concerns regarding food quality when necessary.
• Ensure safe and correct use of kitchen equipment.

Qualifications and Experience

• 3 to 7 years of relevant experience in South Indian cooking.
• In-depth knowledge of South Indian cuisine.
• Experience working in a commercial or Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) kitchen environment.
• Ability to effectively manage a small kitchen team.
• Good understanding of food hygiene and safety standards.

Compensation

The monthly salary ranges between 15000 and 35000 INR.