Indian Chef

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At Maton Engineering Nigeria Limited, we are a multidisciplinary engineering and project support company dedicated to powering the oil & gas industry with reliable, end-to-end solutions. Our expertise spans Electrical, Civil, Mechanical Engineering, Dredging, Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD), Project Management, and Infrastructural Development.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Indian Chef

Location: Warri, Delta

Employment: Full-Time

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.

Application Closing Date

• Not Specified.