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About the Role
VELVET LOUNGE LIMITED is seeking a skilled, reliable and enthusiastic Assistant Chef to join its kitchen team. The successful candidate will assist the Head Chef in preparing and cooking authentic Indian and Bangladeshi cuisine while maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation and kitchen hygiene.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Head Chef in preparing and cooking authentic Indian and Bangladeshi dishes to a consistently high standard.
- Prepare fresh ingredients, curries, sauces, marinades, tandoori dishes and traditional meals.
- Ensure consistency in food quality, taste, portion sizes and presentation.
- Maintain high standards of kitchen cleanliness, hygiene and food safety.
- Follow UK food hygiene, health and safety regulations and workplace procedures.
- Support stock control, monitor ingredient levels and ensure proper food storage.
- Assist with the smooth day-to-day running of kitchen operations.
- Work collaboratively with other kitchen staff to ensure food orders are prepared and served promptly.
- Maintain a clean, organised and efficient working environment, particularly during busy service periods.
Skills and Experience
- Previous experience working in a professional kitchen is desirable.
- Knowledge of Indian and Bangladeshi cuisine and traditional cooking methods.
- Ability to prepare a variety of curries, sauces and traditional dishes.
- Good understanding of food hygiene and kitchen safety.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure in a busy kitchen.
- Good teamwork, communication and time-management skills.
- A positive attitude, reliability and willingness to learn.
Salary and Working Conditions
- Salary: £31,300 per annum.
- Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week.
- Position: Full-time.
- Employer: VELVET LOUNGE LIMITED.
- Experience
- Not required
- Employment
- Full-time
- Salary
- £31,300 – £42,000 yearly
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VELVET LOUNGE LIMITED is a hospitality business focused on providing customers with a welcoming dining experience and quality food service. The company specialises in serving authentic Indian and Bangladeshi cuisine, offering a variety food
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