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South Indian Cook
Seven Star Consulting & Training Services UAE
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Full Time
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Onsite
1 months ago
South Indian CuisineCooking Methods (tawa, dosa pans, steamers, pressure cookers)Food Hygiene and SafetyVolume CookingInventory ManagementMenu Planning
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South Indian CuisineCooking Methods (tawa, dosa pans, steamers, pressure cookers)Food Hygiene and Safety
About the Role
Seven Star Consulting & Training Services UAE is hiring a South Indian Cook for a full-time, on-site role in Abu Dhabi. The cook will prepare authentic South Indian dishes, maintain kitchen hygiene, and manage inventory.
Key Skills for This Role
South Indian CuisineCooking Methods (tawa, dosa pans, steamers, pressure cookers)Food Hygiene and SafetyVolume CookingInventory ManagementMenu Planning
Responsibilities
- Plan and prepare a variety of authentic South Indian dishes such as idli, dosa, vada, sambar, rasam, curries, chutneys, biryani, and other regional specialties
- Perform mis en place, cooking and plating dishes according to set recipes and standards
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen
- Ensure proper storage and rotation of ingredients
- Manage cooking timelines during peak hours
- Coordinate with kitchen staff
- Adjust recipes based on dietary requirements and portion sizes
- Monitor inventory, assist with menu planning, and minimize food waste
- Comply with food safety and UAE health regulations
Requirements
- Strong proficiency in South Indian cuisine, including breakfast items, curries, gravies, rice dishes, chutneys, and accompaniments
- Hands on experience with traditional South Indian cooking methods and equipment (tawa, dosa pans, steamers, pressure cookers)
- Solid knowledge of ingredient selection, spice blends, and flavor balancing specific to different South Indian regions
- Proven ability to maintain high standards of food hygiene, safety, and kitchen cleanliness, following HACCP or similar guidelines
- Experience in volume cooking, portion control, and time management in a professional or commercial kitchen
- Capability to plan prep work, organize mis en place, and coordinate with team members
- Basic inventory skills, including monitoring stock levels and reducing food waste
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and holidays
- Prior experience as a South Indian Cook or Commis in hotels, restaurants
Full Job Posting
Company Description
- Seven Star Consulting & Training Services UAE, operating as 7Star HR, focuses on connecting employers with qualified talent and supporting professionals in finding the right career opportunities. Core services include HR consultancy, manpower supply, business administration consultancy, recruitment,
Role Description
- This is a full time, on site South Indian Cook role based in the United Arab Emirates. The South Indian Cook will be responsible for planning and preparing a variety of authentic South Indian dishes such as idli, dosa, vada, sambar, rasam, curries, chutneys, biryani, and other regional specialties.
Daily Tasks
- Perform mis en place, cooking and plating dishes according to set recipes and standards.
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.
- Ensure proper storage and rotation of ingredients.
- Manage cooking timelines during peak hours.
- Coordinate with kitchen staff.
- Adjust recipes based on dietary requirements and portion sizes.
- Monitor inventory, assist with menu planning, minimize food waste.
- Comply with food safety and UAE health regulations.
Qualifications
- Strong proficiency in South Indian cuisine, including breakfast items (idli, dosa, vada), curries, gravies, rice dishes, and a variety of chutneys and accompaniments.
- Hands on experience with traditional South Indian cooking methods and equipment, such as tawa, dosa pans, steamers, and pressure cookers.
- Solid knowledge of ingredient selection, spice blends, and flavor balancing specific to different South Indian regions (e.g., Tamil, Kerala, Andhra, Karnataka styles).
- Proven ability to maintain high standards of food hygiene, safety, and kitchen cleanliness, following HACCP or similar food safety guidelines.
- Experience in volume cooking, portion control, and time management in a professional or commercial kitchen setting.
- Capability to plan prep work, organize mis en place, and coordinate with team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations during busy service periods.
- Basic inventory skills, including monitoring stock levels, reporting shortages, and helping reduce food waste through efficient storage and usage.
- Good communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to follow instructions, maintain a respectful work environment, and support colleagues as needed.
- Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and holidays as required by business needs.
- Prior experience as a South Indian Cook or Commis in hotels, restaurants
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