Indian Cook

A.     JOB SUMMARY:   1.     Takes care of daily food preparation and other duties assigned through the superiors to meet the daily production schedule and to maintain the required standard and quality set by the Executive Chef. 2.     Follows the instructions and recommendations from the immediate superiors to complete the daily tasks. 3.     Coordinates daily tasks with the Person in Charge.   B.     DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:   1.     Responsible to supervise junior crew and cleaners. 2.     Able to estimate the daily production needs and checking the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met. 3.     Ensure that the production, preparation and presentation of food are of the highest quality at all times and according to the specification. 4.     Knowledge of all standard procedures and policies pertaining to food preparation, receiving, storage, food safety and sanitation. 5.     Full awareness of all menu items, their recipes, methods of production and standards. 6.     Full awareness of cooking temperatures, cooling times, storage temperatures for the correct handling of all food products at right temperature. 7.     Full awareness of the cross-contamination risks associated with raw / cooked, fish / meat / vegetables / chicken products and their separate preparation areas. 8.     Operate, maintain and cleaning all department equipment and the reporting of any malfunctions. 9.     Ensure effective communication between staff by maintaining a secure and friendly working environment. 10. Establishing and maintaining effective inter-departmental working relationships. 11. Personally, responsible for hygiene, safety and correct use of equipment and utensils. 12. Checks periodically expiry dates and proper storage of food items in the section. 13. Consults daily with Person in charge and Executive chef on the daily requirements, Branches and functions, also about any last-minute events. 14. Should be able to set example to others for personal hygiene and cleanliness on and off duty. 15. Carry out any other duties as required by management.