Required skills:
Strong knowledge of Indian-Chinese cuisine
Excellent wok cooking skills
Fried rice & noodles
Manchurian, chilli paneer/chicken, Schezwan dishes
Chinese soups and starters
Preparation of Chinese sauces and gravies
Good mise-en-place and fast service
Consistent taste and portion control
Kitchen hygiene and food-safety practices
Ability to manage rush hours
Minimize food wastage and control ingredient usage
Main responsibilities:
Prepare all Chinese menu items according to standard recipes.
Maintain consistent taste, quality and presentation.
Manage the Chinese section independently during service.
Prepare sauces, marinades and basic preparations.
Maintain cleanliness of the workstation and equipment.
Check freshness and proper storage of ingredients.
Coordinate with helpers/commis staff.
Control wastage and maintain food-cost discipline.
Follow restaurant SOPs and hygiene standards.
Practical hiring test
Before final selection, give the chef a paid cooking trial and ask them to prepare:
Veg Hakka Noodles
Chicken/Fried Rice
Veg/Chicken Manchurian
Chilli Paneer/Chicken
Schezwan item
One Chinese soup