Falafel Maker

**Job Summary**

The Falafel Maker is responsible for preparing high-quality falafel and related dishes using traditional recipes and techniques. The role requires attention to detail in following recipes, ensuring food safety, and delivering consistent taste and quality. The Falafel Maker must maintain a clean and organized workstation while working efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

**Key Responsibilities**
- **Prepare Falafel Mixture**: Mix chickpeas, herbs, spices, and other ingredients according to company recipes to create the perfect falafel dough.
- **Fry and Cook Falafel**: Shape and deep-fry falafel balls or patties to a golden brown, ensuring that they are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
- **Prepare Ingredients**: Chop vegetables, prepare sauces (such as tahini or hummus), and assemble falafel sandwiches, wraps, or platters.
- **Maintain Cleanliness**: Ensure that the workstation, cooking utensils, and frying equipment are clean and maintained in accordance with health and safety standards.
- **Quality Control**: Monitor the freshness and quality of ingredients, adjusting the seasoning or cooking time as necessary to maintain consistent taste.
- **Customer Interaction**: Occasionally assist with serving customers and addressing their dietary preferences or special requests.
- **Inventory Management**: Assist with tracking inventory levels, reporting shortages, and helping with the ordering of necessary ingredients and supplies.

**Requirements**:

- **Experience**: Previous experience as a cook, preferably in Mediterranean or Middle Eastern cuisine, is preferred but not required.
- **Skills**:

- Knowledge of food preparation, including frying and ingredient mixing
- Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene practices
- Ability to work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- **Physical Requirements**:

- Ability to stand for extended periods while working in the kitchen
- Capability to lift and handle kitchen supplies and ingredients as needed
- Stamina to work in a warm, busy kitchen environment

**Preferred Qualifications**
- Familiarity with traditional Middle Eastern cooking techniques is a plus.
- Passion for food preparation and delivering high-quality, flavorful meals.
- Experience in customer-facing roles or food service.