R&D; COOK / CHEF – SOUTH INDIAN CUISINE
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Company: Restoran Ameer Ehsan
Employment Type: Full-time
Restoran Ameer Ehsan is looking for an experienced Cook / Chef interested in Research & Development (R&D;) to develop, improve and standardise our restaurant menu.
We are particularly looking for candidates experienced in South Indian non-vegetarian cooking, especially Tamil-style non-vegetarian cuisine, Chettinad cuisine, biryani, curries, gravies, masala preparation and commercial restaurant cooking.
Candidates skilled in preparing chicken, mutton, fish and other meat curries and gravies, fried and masala dishes, dal, vegetable curries, biryani and other rice dishes are especially encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, test and improve curries, gravies, meat and fish dishes, biryani, dal, vegetable dishes and side dishes.
Develop curry/gravy combinations and masala/spice mixtures with distinctive and consistent flavours.
Conduct food trials and adapt dishes to customer preferences and restaurant requirements.




Standardise recipes with accurate ingredients, measurements, cooking methods, times, batch quantities and portions.
Prepare clear Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ensure consistency in taste, colour, texture and presentation.
Develop recipes for large-batch commercial cooking and train kitchen staff to reproduce them consistently.
Assist with food costing, portion control, wastage reduction and ingredient selection, balancing taste, quality and cost.
Requirements
Experience as a Cook, Chef, Curry Chef, South Indian Chef, Non-Vegetarian Chef, Biryani Chef, Menu Developer or similar role.
Strong knowledge of South Indian non-vegetarian cooking, curries, gravies, masalas, spices, meat and fish dishes.
Experience in Tamil-style non-vegetarian, Chettinad, biryani or similar South Indian restaurant cuisine is highly preferred.
Experience in large-batch restaurant cooking is highly preferred.
Ability to consistently repro

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