Sous Chef- Indian Street Food

Sous Chef – Indian Street Food

At Food World Supermarket, our multi-cuisine concept brings the world’s best tastes together under one roof. Quality ingredients, expert chefs, and diverse menus combine to create a vibrant and welcoming food destination. Our mission is to be a trusted choice for our community by delivering a true taste of home through multi-ethnic international delights.

Food World Supermarket is seeking a skilled and energetic Sous Chef specializing in Indian Street Food to support and lead daily kitchen operations in a high-volume, fast-paced retail environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in popular Indian street food and quick-service items, ensuring speed, consistency, quality, and adherence to food safety standards. This role also supports efficient workflow management and team supervision during peak service hours.

Key Responsibilities

Food Preparation & Production

• Prepare authentic Indian street food items such as samosas, kachori, chaat varieties, pav bhaji, vada pav, dosa, wraps, rolls, pakoras, and Indo-Chinese snacks chowmein, momos etc.
• Ensure quick turnaround while maintaining consistent taste, texture, and presentation.
• Prepare chutneys, sauces, spice blends, and batters from scratch.
• Oversee daily mise en place and batch preparation for high-demand items.
• Monitor freshness and quality of ingredients at all times.

Menu & Special Offers

• Assist in developing fast-food menus, combo meals, snack boxes, and promotional offers.
• Introduce seasonal and festival-based street food specials.
• Standardize recipes and portion control for cost efficiency.

Kitchen Operations

• Support the Head Chef in supervising back-of-house operations.
• Maintain efficient workflow during peak hours.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure proper stock rotation (FIFO).
• Control food costs and minimize waste.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation regulations.

Team Leadership & Training

• Train and supervise kitchen staff in Indian street food preparation techniques.
• Delegate tasks effectively to maintain service speed.
• Foster teamwork and maintain discipline in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Cook specializing in Indian fast food or street food.
• Strong knowledge of Indian spices, chutneys, batters, and frying techniques.
• Experience in high-volume, quick-service environments preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Strong leadership and time-management skills.
• Culinary certification is an asset.

Key Competencies

• Speed and efficiency in food production
• Consistency in flavor and presentation
• Leadership and team coordination
• Cost control and waste reduction
• Customer-focused service mindset

At Food World we seek great people to continually strengthen our culture. We believe great people model our values and are authentic. They build trust and make connections. Additionally, they are open-minded, responsive to change and up to the challenges provided in a fast-paced retail environment. If that sounds like you, apply today!

In addition, we believe that compliance with the law is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our code of conduct, and it reinforces what our customers expect of us.

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in joining Food World but only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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