Work setting

• Restaurant

Responsibilities/Tasks

• Preparing and cooking Authentic East Indian Cuisine and BBQ products and their complements.
• Plan menus, determine the size of food portions, estimate food requirements and costs, monitor and order supplies.
• Train kitchen staff, schedule, and supervise kitchen helpers daily, weekly, and monthly.
• Plating, assembling, and garnishing of all food products in a uniform manner.
• Monitor all dishes leaving the kitchen to ensure quality and good presentation of all food, adapting recipes to special requests such as allergies and special diets.
• Complete all aspects of the job in a manner that will not affect the speed or quality of customer service at any time.
• Working knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices, washing and cleaning of floors, crockery, utensils, and other kitchen equipment to ensure that the necessary hygiene, health, safety, and sanitary standards are maintained in the kitchen.
• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment, adhering to food safety rules, quality, and control standards.
• Receiving, storage and preparation of all food products according to Namaste London Ltd O/A Desi Tandoor Restaurant specifications and practices and overseeing kitchen operations.
• Maintaining proper inventory levels of prepared products, supplies, and equipment.
• Prepare items for grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating, assuming 100% responsibility for the quality of products served.
• Communicate with customers, staff, and management in a friendly yet professional manner.

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure