{"id":1130,"date":"2026-03-31T01:58:48","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T01:58:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/curry.vintageteaemporium.co.uk\/?post_type=awsm_job_openings&#038;p=1130"},"modified":"2026-03-31T01:58:48","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T01:58:48","slug":"chef-soc-5434","status":"publish","type":"awsm_job_openings","link":"https:\/\/curry.vintageteaemporium.co.uk\/index.php\/jobs\/chef-soc-5434\/","title":{"rendered":"Chef (SOC 5434)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 data-section-id=\"12fsv79\" data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"249\"><span role=\"text\">\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f <strong data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"249\">Chef (South Indian &amp; Sri Lankan Cuisine)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"391\"><strong data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"267\">\ud83d\udccd Location:<\/strong> Uttoxeter, Staffordshire (bordering Derbyshire)<br data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"318\" \/><strong data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"334\">\ud83d\udcbc Job Type:<\/strong> Full-Time<br data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"347\" \/><strong data-start=\"347\" data-end=\"361\">\ud83d\udcb0 Salary:<\/strong> \u00a330,000 \u2013 \u00a335,000 per annum<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"10ime9d\" data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"426\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"426\">About the Role<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"694\">We are looking for a skilled and experienced <strong data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"481\">Chef<\/strong> to join our team at <strong data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"520\">Curry Emporium<\/strong>. The successful candidate will be fully responsible for preparing and cooking authentic <strong data-start=\"609\" data-end=\"648\">South Indian and Sri Lankan cuisine<\/strong> for dine-in, takeaway, and delivery services.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"nuhz1o\" data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"732\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"732\">Key Responsibilities<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"1133\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1kmv2z1\" data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"817\">Prepare and cook a wide range of traditional South Indian and Sri Lankan dishes<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1bcdti4\" data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"899\">Handle high-volume food preparation while maintaining quality and consistency<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"m8u5ky\" data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"961\">Ensure excellent presentation and taste across all dishes<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ftk7ti\" data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"1015\">Maintain strict hygiene and food safety standards<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"sd19yw\" data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1085\">Manage kitchen operations efficiently in a fast-paced environment<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"15bf00u\" data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1133\">Work independently with minimal supervision<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"qexwjh\" data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1175\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1175\">Required Culinary Skills<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1231\">Candidates must have hands-on experience in preparing:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1476\">\n<li data-section-id=\"48fqic\" data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1252\">Koththu Parotta<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"10ss0iy\" data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1273\">Dosa, Idli, Wada<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"11pr5ob\" data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1302\">String Hoppers &amp; Hoppers<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"r8942j\" data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1340\">Various Rotis, Naan, and Chapathi<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1dyi3v9\" data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1369\">Vegetable &amp; Meat Curries<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"m1kw1g\" data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1397\">South Asian Rice Dishes<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1qukz9j\" data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1431\">Traditional Desserts &amp; Sweets<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"12ils4k\" data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1476\">Street Food Starters (e.g., Ulundu Wade)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1jcqlbj\" data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1505\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1505\">Requirements<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1846\">\n<li data-section-id=\"10e5tcv\" data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1588\">Proven experience as a Chef specializing in South Indian &amp; Sri Lankan cuisine<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ejikdv\" data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1647\">Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1klirjp\" data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1711\">Strong understanding of food hygiene and safety regulations<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"10jmic7\" data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"1739\">Good command of English<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"48a9ts\" data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"1790\">Excellent teamwork and customer service skills<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1hxl6ko\" data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"1846\">Willingness to relocate to Uttoxeter, Staffordshire<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"shvwzo\" data-start=\"1853\" data-end=\"1876\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1859\" data-end=\"1876\">Working Hours<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1878\" data-end=\"1962\">\n<li data-section-id=\"pyxrkl\" data-start=\"1878\" data-end=\"1896\">12-hour shifts<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1dubzyy\" data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"1962\">Must be available to work weekends (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1tv3kq5\" data-start=\"1969\" data-end=\"1992\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1976\" data-end=\"1992\">How to Apply<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1994\" data-end=\"2086\">Interested candidates are invited to send their CV to:<br data-start=\"2048\" data-end=\"2051\" \/><strong data-start=\"2051\" data-end=\"2086\">\ud83d\udce7 <a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2056\" data-end=\"2084\">hr@emporiumrestaurants.co.uk<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f Chef (South Indian &amp; Sri Lankan Cuisine) \ud83d\udccd Location: Uttoxeter, Staffordshire (bordering Derbyshire)\ud83d\udcbc Job Type: Full-Time\ud83d\udcb0 Salary: \u00a330,000 \u2013 \u00a335,000 per annum About the Role We are looking for a skilled and experienced Chef to join our team at Curry Emporium. 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