Chef – Bulk Indian Cuisine & Catering

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Chef to lead the bulk preparation of authentic Indian cuisine for our restaurant service and catering events, including weddings and special occasions. The role combines kitchen management, recipe development, and client‑facing support to ensure high‑quality, safe food delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee bulk Indian dishes for restaurant service and catering events, covering vegetarian, non‑vegetarian, desserts, snacks, and tandoori items.
• Develop and recommend new dishes that stay true to authentic Indian culinary traditions.
• Scale and adjust recipes to meet menu and population requirements.
• Manage daily work assignments, cooking tasks, and staff rosters.
• Instruct and train kitchen staff and program participants in proper food preparation techniques.
• Monitor and enforce sanitation and safety standards to maintain kitchen hygiene and food safety.
• Support the Food Service Manager in client relations and communication.
• Implement procedures for receipt, inspection, and handling of food and non‑food items.
• Prepare regular and special‑diet meals to provide balanced, healthy options.
• Provide guidance, counseling, and disciplinary measures to kitchen staff within delegated authority.

Required profile

• Minimum five years of experience in bulk cooking and catering of Indian cuisine.
• Proven ability to train and orient kitchen staff and program participants.
• Willingness to work on weekends and public holidays as required.
• Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, and equal employment opportunity policies.

Required skills

• Expertise in Indian cuisine (vegetarian & non‑vegetarian).
• Bulk cooking and recipe scaling.
• Food safety and sanitation compliance.
• Kitchen equipment operation.
• Menu development and new dish creation.