{"id":1131,"date":"2026-03-31T02:02:25","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T02:02:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/curry.vintageteaemporium.co.uk\/?post_type=awsm_job_openings&#038;p=1131"},"modified":"2026-03-31T02:02:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T02:02:25","slug":"chef-south-indian-sri-lankan-cuisine-hawick","status":"publish","type":"awsm_job_openings","link":"https:\/\/curry.vintageteaemporium.co.uk\/index.php\/jobs\/chef-south-indian-sri-lankan-cuisine-hawick\/","title":{"rendered":"Chef (South Indian &#038; Sri Lankan Cuisine) &#8211; Hawick"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 data-section-id=\"12fsv79\" data-start=\"77\" data-end=\"128\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"128\">Chef (South Indian &amp; Sri Lankan Cuisine)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"247\"><strong data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"146\">\ud83d\udccd Location:<\/strong> Hawick, Scottish Borders<br data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"174\" \/><strong data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"190\">\ud83d\udcbc Job Type:<\/strong> Full-Time<br data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"203\" \/><strong data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"217\">\ud83d\udcb0 Salary:<\/strong> \u00a330,000 \u2013 \u00a335,000 per annum<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"10ime9d\" data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"282\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"282\">About the Role<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"596\">We are seeking an experienced <strong data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"322\">Chef<\/strong> to take full responsibility for the preparation and cooking of authentic <strong data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"435\">South Indian and Sri Lankan cuisine<\/strong> at <strong data-start=\"439\" data-end=\"457\">Curry Emporium<\/strong>. The role involves preparing food for dine-in, takeaway, and delivery services while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"nuhz1o\" data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"634\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"634\">Key Responsibilities<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"1005\">\n<li data-section-id=\"13qznal\" data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"709\">Prepare and cook a wide variety of South Indian and Sri Lankan dishes<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"12iz5ex\" data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"777\">Manage high-volume food production with consistency and quality<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"hrr6on\" data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"843\">Ensure excellent presentation and taste across all menu items<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ftk7ti\" data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"897\">Maintain strict hygiene and food safety standards<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ptaf47\" data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"957\">Operate efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"15bf00u\" data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"1005\">Work independently with minimal supervision<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"qexwjh\" data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1047\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1047\">Required Culinary Skills<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1103\">Candidates must have hands-on experience in preparing:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1353\">\n<li data-section-id=\"48fqic\" data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1124\">Koththu Parotta<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"10ss0iy\" data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1145\">Dosa, Idli, Wada<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"11pr5ob\" data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1174\">String Hoppers &amp; Hoppers<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1715f32\" data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1204\">Rotis, Naan, and Chapathi<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1dyi3v9\" data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1233\">Vegetable &amp; Meat Curries<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"e6ub8b\" data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1284\">Traditional and modern South Asian rice dishes<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"cx8rjl\" data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1308\">Desserts and sweets<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"j9c1lw\" data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1353\">Street food starters (e.g., Ulundu Wade)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1jcqlbj\" data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1382\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1382\">Requirements<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1717\">\n<li data-section-id=\"10e5tcv\" data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1465\">Proven experience as a Chef specializing in South Indian &amp; Sri Lankan cuisine<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"8s5u5t\" data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1512\">Ability to work efficiently under pressure<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"15q16ol\" data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1580\">Strong knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen safety regulations<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"10jmic7\" data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1608\">Good command of English<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"z32rw7\" data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1661\">Strong interpersonal and customer service skills<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"13zve7v\" data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1717\">Willingness to relocate to Hawick, Scottish Borders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"shvwzo\" data-start=\"1724\" data-end=\"1747\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1730\" data-end=\"1747\">Working Hours<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1829\">\n<li data-section-id=\"pyxrkl\" data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1767\">12-hour shifts<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1w28z62\" data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"1829\">Required to work on <strong data-start=\"1790\" data-end=\"1827\">Thursdays, Fridays, Saturday and Sunday<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1tv3kq5\" data-start=\"1836\" data-end=\"1859\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1843\" data-end=\"1859\">How to Apply<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"1953\">Interested candidates are invited to send their CV to:<br data-start=\"1915\" data-end=\"1918\" \/><strong data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"1953\">\ud83d\udce7 <a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1923\" data-end=\"1951\">hr@emporiumrestaurants.co.uk<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chef (South Indian &amp; Sri Lankan Cuisine) \ud83d\udccd Location: Hawick, Scottish Borders\ud83d\udcbc Job Type: Full-Time\ud83d\udcb0 Salary: \u00a330,000 \u2013 \u00a335,000 per annum About the Role We are seeking an experienced Chef to take full responsibility for the preparation and cooking of authentic South Indian and Sri Lankan cuisine at Curry Emporium. 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