Indian Specialty Chef (CDP) at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

Do you have an appetite for career progression and ready to take your culinary skills to a world-class platform? Take your career to a whole new level with us and join our kitchen team.

What is in it for you:

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
• Learning programs through our Academies and the opportunity to earn qualifications while you work
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference in the local community through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21 

What you will be doing:

Reporting to the Executive Chef responsibilities and essential job functions of an Indian Specialty chef include but are not limited to the following:             

• Career development opportunities with national and international promotion opportunities.
• Working on the Indian curry range producing Curries and kebabs from the North West Frontier Cuisine.
• Assist in other sections of the kitchen.
• Knowledge of Tandoor is an added advantage
• Kitchen maintenance and cleaning, following food safety requirements
• Maintaining and ordering stocks and supplies
• Maintain proper rotation of product in all chillers to minimize wastage/spoilage
• Have full knowledge of all menu items, daily features and promotions
• Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment
• Follow kitchen policies, procedures and service standards
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage

Your experience and skills include:

• You are a proactive, energetic individual with strong management and technical capabilities. With an avid interest in the latest trend and developments, you are not afraid to challenge the status quo.
• The kitchen takes care of Punjabi, Awadhi and Mughlai food preparations (Curry and Tandoor) - vegetarian and non vegetarian
• We give you the opportunity to reach your goals and be at your personal best.

While we hire for talent and train the skills, it helps if you have:

• Previous experience in the Culinary field required
• Journeyman’s papers or international equivalent an asset
• Diploma Certification in a Culinary discipline an asset
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
• Highly responsible & reliable
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team