assitant chef

Job Summary

Assist the Head Chef with daily food preparation and cooking, maintain kitchen cleanliness to FSSAI/SFA standards, manage stock and minimize wastage, and support operations during peak hours and bulk orders.

Responsibilities

Prepare vegetarian and non-vegetarian curry, rice, biryani, and gravy dishes following recipes to maintain consistent taste

Perform cutting, chopping, and food preparation tasks using basic knife skills to support kitchen operations

Assist the Head Chef in daily food preparation and cooking to ensure timely meal service

Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen area according to FSSAI/SFA standards to ensure food safety

Manage stock and ingredients efficiently to minimize wastage and control inventory

Support kitchen operations during peak hours and bulk order preparation to meet demand

Work collaboratively with team members to maintain a productive and positive kitchen environment

Adapt to work schedules including weekends, public holidays, and shifts as required

Preferred competencies and qualifications

Ability to communicate in basic English to understand instructions and coordinate with team members

Knowledge of Tamil, Hindi, or Malayalam is a plus for effective communication in a multilingual kitchen environment