Specialty Cook - Indian cuisine

DNATA US Inflight Catering • Brisbane, CA

1d • $26 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Specialty Cook - Indian cuisine at dnata Catering, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional culinary experiences to our airline clients. With a focus on creating high-quality specialty dishes, your expertise and passion for cooking will shine through every meal you prepare. Collaborating closely with the culinary team, you will be responsible for executing specialized recipes and techniques to meet the unique demands of our clients and their passengers. Your creativity and attention to detail will be crucial in ensuring that each dish is visually appealing, flavorful, and meets the highest standards of quality. As a Specialty Cook, you will be responsible for monitoring ingredient levels, ensuring proper storage, and adhering to food safety guidelines at all times. Your commitment to maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment will contribute to the overall efficiency and safety of our operations.

Requirements

• Minimum of an associate degree three (2) years in culinary field or appropriate continuing education experience and relevant work experience.
• Experience in producing Indian cuisine
• Must meet all applicable state and local food handler certification requirements for the work location (Texas requires a Food Handler Certificate within 60 days of hire).
• Flexibility to perform assigned tasks independently or as part of a team.
• Formal training in food, safety; regulatory compliance a plus
• HACCP knowledge.
• Excellent attention to detail and self-organized
• Ability to deal with heavy workloads.
• Ability to accurately monitor wastage.
• Flexibility (different shifts - night, weekends, holidays).
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work with tight deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively with others in a team environment.
• Strong prioritization skills and the ability to perform multiple tasks.
• While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is continuously asked to multi-task under time limits. Position requires constant attention to precise details and accuracy of specified standards, including following simple to complex (more than 3 steps) instructions, and concentration which frequently extends beyond 30 minutes at a time. This position also requires constant attendance and punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time. Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. Meets productivity standards; Completes work in a timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 30 pounds.
• Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Use equipment and materials properly.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of HACCP/GMP is a plus

Responsibilities

• Experience in producing high-volume, high-quality food from menus.
• Must have experience with various cooking duties – (grilling, preparing sauces, etc.)
• Operating a traditional Indian cuisine cooking such items as meat and bread
• Preparing Indian cuisine curries, sauces, and desserts as per standard and style set by the Head Chef(s)
• Regulating temperatures of ovens, grills, burners/pans, and other cooking equipment
• Able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of traditional cuisine including desserts.
• Ensure that the correct preparation and presentation standard of the dishes is always maintained.
• Demonstrating tandoor techniques and cooking procedures to other staff if require
• Storing food in temperature-controlled freezers
• Checking food supplies and advising the supervisor of any requirements
• Knowledge of HACCP/GMP is a plus, must comply with proper food handling policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Complimentary Daily Meals: Enjoy FREE breakfast, lunch, and dinner during your shift
• Mentoring
• Volunteer opportunities
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree