Kitchen Helper

Job role: Chef/commis chef

Location: India

Department: F&B operations

Job experience: 1+ year

Job brief

A chef shall be responsible for curating, preparing and cooking a diverse range of Indian/Chinese/Continental menu dishes as per the company's standard operating procedures. He/she shall have passion for culinary arts and should have a good experience and understanding of hotel kitchens/material/crockery/presentation/etc.

Key responsibilities

• Understanding various kinds of cuisines & beverages as per company menu guidelines
• Understanding materiality/ingredients/crockery/presentations/etc.
• Understanding kitchen layout including equipments such as braising pans, baking ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves and fryers
• Understanding of the guests and their preferred eating habits
• Preparing ingredients for cooking by portioning, chopping and storing food appropriately
• Following recipes and yield guides meticulously to prepare all menu items
• Cooking food according to established recipes, quality, and presentation standards, maintaining the food preparation checklist
• Preparing, seasoning and cooking a variety of dishes including vegetables, soups, and breakfast items
• Setting up various stations with the appropriate stocks of menu items
• Assisting in inventory management & timely replenishment
• Ensuring clean and appropriate stocks of all products in designated storage cabinets
• Implementing minimal food wastage practices as per industry standards
• Preparing alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages for bars and restaurants
• Interacting with guests, helping them place orders and taking regular feedbacks
• Having a thorough knowledge of various local/non-local
• Being guest centric and providing excellent experience
• Understanding regulatory compliance (FSSAI/Excise) and operating with adherence

Qualifications

• Hospitality graduate or diploma in hospitality
• Min. 1 years of experience in a hotel, club, cruise, restaurant, etc.
• Extensive operational knowledge of hotel F&B operations
• Outstanding communication, interpersonal & time-management skills
• Flexible to relocate anywhere in northern India