Specialty Cook - Indian Cuisine $21.00 per hour

Gategroup • Orlando, FL

313d • $21

About The Position

A Specialty Cook is responsible for interpreting and producing specialty food and menus to specifications. This role involves preparing all Specialty Indian Cuisine dishes as per menu specifications and recipes, using Specialty Cuisine cooking equipment, techniques, and plate presentation. The cook will also convert recipes from Specialty Cuisine language back into English and produce classical food items from specifications laid out by the airline for Specialty Cuisine. Additionally, the cook will convert Specialty Cuisine recipes into large quantities for production, wash, peel, and cut various foods to prepare for cooking or serving, and carry food supplies, equipment, and utensils to and from storage and work areas. The position requires the ability to multi-task in a high-pressure environment and to work as a member of a team.

Requirements

• Culinary degree and/or cook certification is preferred
• Expertise in Indian cuisine
• Must have five (5) years of experience in cooking Indian cuisine
• Experience in quantity and quality food preparation and kitchen maintenance
• Knowledge of sanitation requirements in food preparation and storage
• Knowledge of methods of preparing, cooking and serving food
• Knowledge of the uses of kitchen utensils and equipment and the operation thereof
• Must be skilled with knives
• Ability to work under direct supervision and cooperate with other staff personnel
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to assist in the preparation of various foods

Responsibilities

• Prepares all Specialty Indian Cuisine dishes as per menu specifications and recipes
• Uses Specialty Cuisine cooking equipment, techniques and plate presentation
• Converts recipes from Specialty Cuisine language back into English
• Produces classical food items from specifications laid out by airline for Specialty Cuisine
• Converts Specialty Cuisine recipes into large quantities for production
• Washes, peels and/or cuts various foods to prepare for cooking or serving
• Carries food supplies, equipment, and utensils to and from storage and work areas
• Prepares vegetables, fruits, salads, and foods for cooking
• Must be able to multi-task in a high-pressure environment
• Follows directions
• Works as a member of a team
• Additional duties may be assigned as deemed necessary by management

Benefits

• $21.00 per hour
• Full time position

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Food Services and Drinking Places
• Education Level: Associate degree