Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Cook to lead kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality dishes and customer satisfaction through effective supervision, menu planning, and food preparation control.
Responsibilities
Check freshness of food and ingredients to maintain quality standards
Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and food preparation workers to ensure smooth kitchen operations
Develop recipes and determine food presentation to enhance customer appeal
Plan menus ensuring uniform serving sizes and consistent meal quality
Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas for cleanliness and proper functionality
Control and direct the food preparation process and related activities to meet quality and safety standards
Construct menus with new or existing culinary creations to provide variety and maintain quality
Approve and refine dishes before serving to ensure customer satisfaction
Plan and place orders for equipment or ingredients based on inventory shortages
Preferred competencies and qualifications
Proven 2 to 5 years of experience as a cook
Ability to divide responsibilities and monitor progress among kitchen staff
Strong communication and leadership skills to manage kitchen teams effectively
Knowledge of current culinary trends and optimized kitchen processes
Ability to cook Indian food