South Indian cook prepares authentic regional dishessuch as dosas idlis vadas sambar and chutneysensuring high standards of taste quality and hygiene. Responsibilities include managing inventory maintaining kitchen equipment and operating efficiently in fast-paced environments. Experience with traditional recipes and techniques is essential.
Key Responsibilities
Food Preparation: Expertly prepare cook and garnish a variety of South Indian vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes.
Quality Control: Maintain consistency in taste portion size and presentation for all food items.
Kitchen Hygiene: Adhere to strict food safety sanitation and cleanliness standards.
Inventory Management: Monitor ingredient levels manage stock and order supplies as needed.
Menu Development: Assist in creating or refining recipes and daily specials.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Experience: Proven experience as a South Indian cook or chef in a restaurant or catering environment.
Knowledge: Deep understanding of South Indian culinary techniques spices and regional variations (e.g. Tamil Kerala Karnataka).
Technical Skills: Proficiency in making batters (dosa/idli) chutneys and sambar.
Efficiency: Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced high-volume kitchen.
Soft Skills: Strong teamwork communication and time management skills.
Common Qualifications
Culinary school degree or equivalent work experience.
Certification in food safety/hygiene is highly preferred.