Chief Cook

We are looking for a skilled and dedicated Cook/Chef who can prepare a wide variety of Indian and international dishes. The candidate should have knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, kitchen hygiene, food safety, ingredient management and presentation.

The ideal candidate must be capable of preparing breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, starters, main courses, desserts and special-menu items.

2. Roles and Responsibilities

• Prepare daily meals, including breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks.

• Cook a variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes.

• Prepare South Indian, North Indian, Chinese, Continental and other popular cuisines.

• Maintain taste, quality, consistency and presentation.

• Plan daily menus according to customer or management requirements.

• Check the freshness and quality of vegetables, meat, fish and other ingredients.

• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and follow food-safety standards.

• Manage food storage, refrigeration and stock rotation.

• Minimise food wastage and control ingredient usage.

• Coordinate with kitchen assistants, service staff and management.

• Follow recipes, portion sizes and preparation schedules.

• Maintain kitchen equipment and report maintenance requirements.

• Accommodate reasonable dietary requirements, allergies and special food requests.

• Assist with menu planning, food costing and inventory management.

3. Food Items and Cuisines the Cook Should Know

A. South Indian Cuisine

• Idli, dosa, masala dosa and uttapam

• Vada, pongal and upma

• Sambar, rasam and different chutneys

• Lemon rice, curd rice, tamarind rice and tomato rice

• Bisibele bath, puliyogare and vegetable rice

• Appam, puttu and pesarattu

• South Indian meals and thalis

B. North Indian Cuisine

• Roti, chapati, paratha and naan

• Dal tadka, dal fry and dal makhani

• Paneer butter masala, shahi paneer and kadai paneer

• Chole, rajma and aloo gobi

• Palak paneer and mixed vegetable curry

• Butter chicken, chicken curry and kadai chicken

• Chicken tikka and tandoori dishes, where equipment is available

• Jeera rice, pulao and biryani

• Indian gravies, curries and thalis

C. Indian Breakfast Items

• Poha and upma

• Idli and dosa varieties

• Puri bhaji

• Aloo paratha and other stuffed parathas

• Bread omelette and egg bhurji

• Sandwiches and toast

• Pancakes and basic breakfast preparations

D. Chinese and Indo-Chinese Cuisine

• Vegetable fried rice and chicken fried rice

• Veg and chicken noodles

• Hakka noodles

• Gobi Manchurian and paneer Manchurian

• Chicken Manchurian

• Chilli paneer and chilli chicken

• Spring rolls

• Soups and stir-fried vegetables

E. Continental Cuisine

• Pasta with white sauce and red sauce

• Macaroni and baked pasta

• Pizza preparation, if required

• Grilled vegetables

• Grilled chicken and fish

• Mashed potatoes

• Vegetable and chicken sandwiches

• Burgers and fries

• Salads and basic dressings

• Omelettes and scrambled eggs

F. Snacks and Starters

• Samosa, pakora and bhaji

• French fries and potato wedges

• Cutlets and kebabs

• Paneer tikka

• Chicken tikka

• Chicken lollipop

• Fish fry

• Gobi 65 and chicken 65

• Sandwiches, rolls and wraps

• Spring rolls and other fried snacks

G. Rice and Biryani Varieties

• Vegetable biryani

• Chicken biryani

• Mutton biryani

• Egg biryani

• Pulao and jeera rice

• Fried rice varieties

• Coconut rice and lemon rice

H. Non-Vegetarian Preparations

• Chicken curry and chicken fry

• Chicken biryani

• Mutton curry and mutton biryani

• Fish curry and fish fry

• Prawn curry and prawn fry

• Egg curry and egg bhurji

• Basic marinades and non-vegetarian gravies

I. Desserts and Sweets

• Gulab jamun

• Kheer and payasam

• Gajar halwa

• Sheer khurma

• Fruit salad

• Custard

• Brownies and basic cakes, if required

• Ice cream-based desserts

J. Soups and Salads

• Tomato soup

• Sweet corn soup

• Hot and sour soup

• Manchow soup

• Vegetable soup

• Chicken soup

• Green salad

• Sprout salad

• Fruit salad

• Basic Caesar-style salads and dressings

K. Bakery and Basic Baking (Preferred)

• Cakes and muffins

• Cookies and biscuits

• Bread and buns

• Pizza bases

• Basic pastries

• Garlic bread

L. Beverages and Refreshments

• Tea and coffee

• Fresh fruit juices

• Milkshakes

• Lassi and buttermilk

• Lemon juice and lemonade

• Basic mocktails, if required

4. Required Skills and Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Cook, Chef or Kitchen Assistant with demonstrated cooking ability.

• Knowledge of Indian cuisines and commonly requested international dishes.

• Ability to prepare vegetarian and non-vegetarian food, if required for the position.

• Knowledge of food hygiene, safe storage and kitchen sanitation.

• Ability to follow recipes and maintain consistent taste.

• Good time management and organisational skills.

• Ability to work under pressure during busy service hours.

• Knowledge of portion control and food wastage management.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Relevant culinary training or certification is preferred but not mandatory.

5. Food Safety and Hygiene Requirements

• Maintain personal hygiene and wear appropriate kitchen clothing.

• Clean and sanitise work surfaces and equipment.

• Store raw and cooked foods separately.

• Follow safe cooking,

• It is a Both Cook / Chef job for candidates with 6+ years of experience.