South Indian Cook

Industry Luxury Resort Hotel Location Al Ain UAE Position South Indian Cook Salary AED 2 500 per month Employment Full-Time

Preferred Regional Cuisine Background Candidates with strong knowledge and practical experience in South Indian cuisine particularly from Andhra Pradesh Karnataka Kerala Tamil Nadu Telangana Puducherry Lakshadweep

We are seeking a skilled and experienced South Indian Cook for a luxury resort hotel in Al Ain UAE The successful candidate should have strong practical knowledge of authentic South Indian cooking including breakfast dishes curries rice preparations gravies chutneys breads snacks and regional specialties The Cook will be responsible for preparing consistently high-quality food while maintaining appropriate standards of taste presentation hygiene food safety portion control and kitchen organisation

• Prepare authentic South Indian dishes according to required recipes and quality standards
• Prepare and manage breakfast lunch and dinner items as assigned
• Prepare batters chutneys gravies curries rice dishes breads snacks and accompaniments
• Maintain consistency in taste quality portion size and presentation
• Complete food preparation and mise-en-place before service
• Ensure ingredients are properly cleaned prepared stored and labelled
• Monitor ingredient quality and minimise food wastage
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the assigned kitchen and workstations
• Follow food-safety and kitchen-hygiene procedures
• Coordinate effectively with chefs and other kitchen team members
• Support smooth kitchen operations during busy service periods
• Follow instructions from the Head Chef Kitchen Supervisor Maintain professional conduct appropriate to a luxury resort hotel environment

• Practical experience preparing South Indian cuisine
• Strong knowledge of South Indian ingredients spices cooking techniques and flavour profiles
• Ability to prepare multiple dishes consistently and independently
• Knowledge of kitchen hygiene food safety and proper food handling
• Ability to manage food preparation and service within required timelines
• Ability to work effectively within a professional kitchen team
• Reliable punctual disciplined and professional
• Ability to work under pressure during busy service periods
• Willing to work full-time in Al Ain UAE
• Salary AED 2 500 per month
• Any additional benefits or employment conditions should be confirmed separately by the employer

• Where are you currently located
• Which part of South India are you from
• How many years of professional cooking experience do you have
• How many years have you specifically worked with South Indian cuisine
• Have you previously worked in a hotel resort restaurant catering company or commercial kitchen
• What South Indian dishes can you prepare independently
• Which regional cuisines are you strongest in Andhra Karnataka Kerala Tamil Nadu Telangana or others
• Can you independently prepare dosa and idli batter
• Can you prepare different varieties of dosa idli uttapam and vada
• Which South Indian curries and gravies can you prepare
• Can you prepare sambar rasam and different chutneys independently
• Which South Indian rice dishes can you prepare
• Can you prepare Kerala-style dishes
• Can you prepare Andhra Telangana-style dishes
• Can you prepare Tamil-style dishes
• Can you prepare Karnataka-style dishes
• Can you handle breakfast preparation independently
• Do you understand food hygiene storage temperature control and kitchen safety
• What is your current last salary
• Are you comfortable with AED 2 500 per month
• What is your notice period
• When can you join
• Are you available for an interview and practical cooking trial

• Shortlisted candidates should complete a practical cooking trial
• Assess the candidate on South Indian breakfast preparation
• Dosa idli batter knowledge
• Dosa preparation and consistency
• Sambar preparation
• Chutney preparation
• Curry gravy preparation
• Rice preparation
• Regional South Indian flavour knowledge
• Mise-en-place and organisation
• Knife skills
• Cooking speed
• Portion control
• Taste and seasoning
• Food presentation
• Kitchen hygiene
• Food-safety practices
• Ingredient handling
• Wastage control
• Ability to follow instructions

• Salary AED 2500
• Accommodation
• Visa
• Medical
• Nationality South Indian
• Gender Male