Indian Chef at Maton Engineering Nigeria Limited

Job Summary

• We are seeking a skilled and experienced Indian Chef to prepare high-quality Indian cuisine for staff, expatriates, and guests.
• This role is ideal for an experienced Indian Chef who can consistently deliver authentic, nutritious, and high-quality Indian meals while maintaining excellent kitchen hygiene and professional standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of authentic Indian dishes, including North and South Indian cuisines.
• Plan and prepare daily meals according to menus, dietary requirements, and preferences.
• Ensure food is prepared, cooked, and presented to high-quality standards.
• Prepare Indian breads, curries, rice dishes, vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals, snacks, and other traditional dishes.
• Maintain proper food handling, storage, and hygiene standards at all times.
• Monitor food stock levels and communicate kitchen supply requirements to management.
• Ensure ingredients are fresh and properly stored to maintain food quality.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, cooking equipment, and work areas.
• Control food portions and minimize food wastage.
• Assist in menu planning and recommend new Indian dishes where appropriate.
• Cater for special events, meetings, and company functions when required.
• Ensure compliance with company health, safety, and food hygiene policies.
• Work effectively with other kitchen and support staff.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Certificate, Diploma, HND, or Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, Catering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience working as an Indian Chef, preferably in a corporate, hotel, camp, restaurant, or expatriate catering environment.
• Proven ability to prepare authentic Indian cuisine.
• Strong knowledge of Indian spices, ingredients, cooking techniques, and traditional recipes.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen health standards.
• Ability to prepare both vegetarian and non-vegetarian Indian dishes.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet meal preparation schedules.
• Strong attention to detail and consistency.
• High level of professionalism, cleanliness, and integrity.
• The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of Indian culinary traditions, food preparation techniques, hygiene standards, and kitchen operations, while ensuring consistent taste, presentation, and quality.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience preparing meals for Indian expatriates or multicultural work environments.
• Knowledge of different regional Indian cuisines.
• Ability to prepare customized meals according to dietary preferences and requirements.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage kitchen supplies and minimize food wastage.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multicultural team.
• Willingness to work at project sites or accommodation facilities when required.

Key Competencies:

• Authentic Indian Cuisine Preparation
• Food Safety & Hygiene
• Menu Planning
• Kitchen Management
• Time Management
• Attention to Detail
• Teamwork & Communication
• Professionalism
• Creativity in Food Preparation.