Chef/Chef - Dosa & Tawa Cook / Chettinad / South Indian Dessert Specialist (m/f/x)
SRI AANDAVAR BAVAN
in
ANTWERPEN
Vaste jobs
Online sinds 22 sep. 2025
- gewijzigd sinds 7 jan. 2026
The Cook will be responsible for the daily preparation and cooking of authentic Chettinad and South Indian dishes, ensuring consistency in quality, taste, and presentation. This role involves working closely with the Head Cook to execute the menu, maintain kitchen standards, and support efficient kitchen operations. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Chettinad or South Indian cooking, a passion for authentic flavors, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced restaurant environment Prepare and manage dosa/idli batter: soaking, wet-grinding, fermenting, and ensuring consistency/aging Run the dosa station (eg, plain/paper/ghee roast, masala dosa, set dosa, uthappam, podi/egg dosa) for lunch & dinner service Idli preparations (idli, mini idli, sambar/podi idli) and sides: sambar, rasam, chutneys (coconut, tomato, mint, peanut) Cook Tamil tawa dishes: kothu parotta, varuval/fry items (eg, chicken/mutton/fish), parotta/chapati Prepare and cook a variety of Chettinad and South Indian dishes, including vegetarian and non-vegetarian options such as Chettinad Chicken Curry, Pepper Chicken, Fish Fry, kuzhambu varieties, dosas, idlis, and appams Make South-Indian desserts: payasam (semia/paal), kesari, halwa, jangri/adhirasam, laddoo, sakkarai pongal Follow recipes and techniques as directed by the Head Cook to ensure authentic flavors, including roasting and grinding masalas and using traditional ingredients like curry leaves, tamarind, and dried red chilies Daily mise-en-place, portion control and flavour/heat balance (mild/medium/spicy) Stock control (FIFO), ordering, food costs and waste reduction Strictly enforce HACCP & allergen rules; maintain hygiene and kitchen safety.
