South Indian Chef

Location: Little India, Singapore
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Food & Beverage / Indian Restaurant

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced, skilled and hardworking South Indian Dosa & Prata Cook to join our busy Indian restaurant in Little India, Singapore.

The ideal candidate must have strong hands-on expertise in preparing authentic South Indian tiffin varieties, particularly dosa, prata, parotta, chapati and other traditional South Indian dishes including the south indian curries.

The successful candidate must be a versatile all-rounder capable of independently managing the dosa and prata stations, handling high-volume orders and maintaining consistent food quality in a fast-paced and demanding restaurant environment.

Key Responsibilities

Dosa, Prata & South Indian Tiffin Preparation

• Prepare a wide variety of dosa, including plain dosa, masala dosa, ghee dosa, onion dosa, rava dosa, podi dosa and other speciality dosa varieties.

• Prepare authentic South Indian prata and parotta varieties, including plain prata, egg prata, onion prata, coin prata, kothu prata and veechu parotta.

• Prepare chapati, poori, uttapam, appam and other South Indian tiffin items along with South Indian Curries.

• Prepare and maintain dosa and idli batters, including grinding, fermentation and consistency control.

• Prepare traditional accompaniments such as sambar, chutneys, kurma and suitable gravies.

• Ensure consistent taste, texture, presentation and portion sizes.

• Develop and prepare speciality tiffin items based on restaurant requirements.

Kitchen Operations & Service

• Independently manage dosa, prata and hotplate cooking stations.

• Handle multiple orders efficiently during breakfast, lunch and dinner peak hours.

• Ensure timely preparation and delivery of food orders.

• Coordinate effectively with kitchen and service teams.

• Support other kitchen sections and food preparation duties whenever required.

Food Hygiene & Quality Control

• Maintain high standards of kitchen cleanliness and personal hygiene.

• Follow Singapore Food Agency (SFA) food safety and handling requirements.

• Ensure proper food storage, temperature control and ingredient rotation.

• Monitor portion control, ingredient consumption and food wastage.

• Maintain cooking equipment, hotplates and preparation areas in safe working condition.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in South Indian dosa, prata and tiffin preparation.

• Strong practical expertise in preparing multiple dosa and prata varieties.

• Good knowledge of South Indian batter preparation, fermentation and traditional cooking techniques.

• Ability to independently manage dosa and prata stations.

• Experience preparing South Indian tiffin accompaniments, including chutneys, sambar, kurma and gravies.

• Capable of handling high-volume orders while maintaining food quality and speed.

• Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure.

• Good teamwork, communication and coordination skills.

• Willingness to assist with other cooking and kitchen duties as required.

• Willing to work shifts, weekends and public holidays according to operational requirements.

• Hardworking, disciplined, flexible and committed to consistent food quality.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a highly skilled, hands-on Dosa & Prata Cook who is a versatile South Indian tiffin specialist.

The candidate must be capable of independently preparing a wide range of dosa, prata, parotta and traditional South Indian tiffin items while efficiently managing customer orders during busy service periods.

Candidates with strong practical cooking skills, speed, consistency and the ability to perform in a demanding restaurant environment are encouraged to apply.