Indian Cook

About the Role

Little Chef Restaurant, located in Agartala, seeks a skilled Indian Cook to manage the preparation of a variety of North Indian dishes independently. The role demands maintaining consistent flavor, quality, and presentation throughout service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare diverse Indian gravies and curries such as Butter Masala, Kadhai, Handi Masala, Chicken Bharta, Chicken Chaap, Tikka Butter Masala, Reshmi Butter Masala, and other staple chicken, paneer, and vegetable dishes.
• Prepare base gravies, masalas, sauces, and setup mise-en-place prior to service.
• Manage à la carte orders independently during peak lunch and dinner periods.
• Ensure uniformity in taste, color, texture, serving portions, and presentation.
• Adhere to standard recipes and uphold quality irrespective of order quantity.
• Handle and store chicken, paneer, vegetables, dairy products, spices, and prepared gravies appropriately.
• Control usage of oil, butter, cream, spices, and other ingredients to minimize food costs and wastage.
• Verify freshness and quality of raw ingredients before use.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the Indian kitchen, cooking equipment, utensils, and storage areas.
• Follow First-In-First-Out (FIFO) and proper food-storage procedures.
• Collaborate with Tandoor, Chinese, and other kitchen teams for efficient order execution.
• Ensure adequate preparation levels during weekends and busy periods.
• Assist in stock inventory and promptly inform the kitchen supervisor regarding ingredient needs.

Candidate Requirements

• Prior experience as an Indian Cook or Indian Curry Cook in a restaurant or hotel is mandatory.
• Strong proficiency in North Indian restaurant-style cuisine.
• Expertise in preparing and balancing various Indian base gravies.
• Ability to independently manage an Indian kitchen section.
• Capability to maintain consistent taste quality during high-volume service.
• Sound knowledge of portion control, food hygiene, and kitchen discipline.
• Punctual, responsible, and capable of working collaboratively within a kitchen team.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Indian, Bengali, Mughlai dishes, biryani, and Indian starters is advantageous.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range from 18,000 to 26,000 INR per month, negotiable based on experience and cooking proficiency.
• Food and accommodation are provided.
• Working hours and weekly offs follow the restaurant’s policy.

Additional Information

This is an urgent hiring need, and only serious candidates are encouraged to apply. Salary is negotiable according to candidate’s experience level.