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Develop and oversee the preparation of new menu items, mix grill, burgers and others items in coordination with management while improving existing grill dishes to enhance customer satisfaction. Supervise and oversee the preparation of grilled dishes by junior chefs and cooks, ensuring consistency in taste, texture, and quality. Ensure freshness and quality of meats, vegetables, marinades, and other ingredients received from suppliers. Monitor cooking temperatures and techniques to ensure dishes are cooked to perfection while maintaining high standards. Train and guide junior chefs and kitchen staff in grilling techniques, food safety, and efficient kitchen operations. Maintain hygiene and safety standards, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and kitchen cleanliness protocols.
1.Prepare and cook a range of Indian dishes ( more specifically South Indian ) as set out in the restaruent menu 2.Prepare delicious, hygienic and healthy food according to the business principles 3.Introduce an existing dish of the month at the beginning of every month to keep customers interested 4.To make sure the food supply is sourced properly and used resourcefully 5.Ensure that food items are rotated properly in fridge and FIFO is followed as per HACCP guidelines and make sure it is strictly followed. 6.Help business manager to achieve the restaurants budgeted food costs 7.Carry out month end food stock taking 8.Manage day to day- ordering of food for a section in line with the UK purchasing guidelines. 9.Ensure food prepared is of highest possible standards 10.Controlling portion sizes in accordance with food specifications.