Indian Cook

INDIAN COOK

Restaurant: Little Chef Restaurant, Agartala

Position: Indian Cook

Job Type: Full-Time

Department: Kitchen

We are looking for an experienced Indian Cook who can independently prepare a wide range of North Indian and Indian restaurant dishes while maintaining consistent taste, quality and portion size.

• Job Responsibilities
• Prepare different types of Indian gravies and curries, including:
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• Butter Masala
• Kadhai
• Handi Masala
• Chicken Bharta
• Chicken Chaap
• Tikka Butter Masala
• Reshmi Butter Masala
• Other regular chicken, paneer and vegetable preparations
• Prepare proper base gravies, masalas, sauces and mise-en-place before service.
• Handle à la carte orders independently during busy lunch and dinner hours.
• Maintain consistent taste, colour, texture, portion size and presentation.
• Follow standard recipes and ensure the same quality regardless of order volume.
• Properly handle and store chicken, paneer, vegetables, dairy products, spices and prepared gravies.
• Control oil, butter, cream, spices and other ingredients to minimize unnecessary food cost and wastage.
• Check freshness and quality of raw materials before use.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the Indian kitchen, cooking range, utensils and storage areas.
• Follow FIFO and proper food-storage practices.
• Coordinate with the Tandoor, Chinese and other kitchen sections for smooth order execution.
• Maintain proper preparation levels for weekends and peak business periods.
• Assist in stock checking and inform the kitchen supervisor about required ingredients in advance.
• Candidate RequirementsPrevious experience as an Indian Cook / Indian Curry Cook in a restaurant or hotel.
• Strong knowledge of North Indian restaurant-style cooking.
• Must know preparation and balancing of different Indian base gravies.
• Should be capable of independently handling an Indian kitchen section.
• Must be able to maintain consistent taste even during high-volume service.
• Good knowledge of portion control, food hygiene and kitchen discipline.
• Must be punctual, responsible and able to work as part of a kitchen team.

Preferred Skills

Experience in Indian /Bengali/Mughlai dishes, biryani and Indian starters will be an additional advantage.

Salary: Based on experience and cooking skill

Food & Accommodation : Food & Lodging provided

Duty Hours / Weekly Off: As per restaurant policy

""Its an Urgent Requirement --- Only Serious Candidates Apply- Salary Negotiable depending on Candidate Experience"