Job Title: Ayurvedic Chef / Head Cook

Location: Mayanur, Karur, Tamil Nadu

Company: Darshan Heritage Living Pvt Ltd & Darshan Ayurveda Hospital

Employment Type: Full time

About Darshan Heritage Living

Darshan Heritage Living is a premier Ayurvedic wellness campus and active senior living community located in the verdant surroundings of Mayanur, Karur. Situated adjacent to the Darshan Ayurveda Hospital, our campus is dedicated to traditional healing, offering residents and retreat guests a life anchored by daily Ayurvedic routines.

Our culinary philosophy is rooted in Sattvic cooking and personalized nutrition. The food we serve is not just sustenance; it is a core pillar of our holistic healthcare, complementing our Panchakarma treatments, geriatric care, and wellness programs.

Role Overview

We are seeking a deeply knowledgeable and passionate Ayurvedic Chef / Cook to lead our herbal kitchen. You will be responsible for preparing wholesome, Dosha-balancing, and restorative meals for our community. Working hand-in-hand with our expert Vaidyas (Ayurvedic Doctors), you will ensure that every plate—from the warm morning breakfast to the evening herbal kashayam under the stars—acts as medicine and supports the specific healing journeys of our residents and patients.

Key Responsibilities

- Sattvic Meal Preparation: Prepare fresh, seasonal, and traditional vegetarian meals daily, adhering strictly to Sattvic and Naturopathic cooking principles.
- Prescriptive Cooking: Collaborate directly with our Vaidyas to customize diets for in-patients undergoing specific treatments (e.g., Panchakarma detox, joint care, digestive healing) based on their individual Dosha imbalances (Vata, Pitta, Kapha).
- Herbal Brews & Tonics: Prepare daily wellness beverages,



including specific herbal kashayams, digestive teas, and therapeutic concoctions as prescribed.
- Kitchen & Hygiene Management: Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and hygiene in the herbal kitchen at all times.
- Inventory & Sourcing: Manage kitchen inventory, ensuring the sourcing of high-quality, organic, and seasonal vegetables, grains, and medicinal spices.
- Staff Guidance: Lead, train, and coordinate with kitchen support staff to ensure meals are served smoothly and on time according to the campus's daily rhythm.

Requirements & Qualifications

- Experience: 3+ years of proven experience as a cook or chef in an Ayurvedic hospital, naturopathy center, ashram, or wellness retreat.
- Domain Knowledge: Deep practical understanding of Ayurvedic nutrition, the medicinal properties of traditional Indian spices, and therapeutic cooking methods.
- Culinary Skills: Expertise in traditional South Indian vegetarian cuisine and health-focused meal preparation.
- Language: Fluency in Tamil is essential for communicating with local staff and residents; basic English is highly preferred.
- Mindset: A calm, patient, and compassionate demeanor. You must have a genuine desire to nourish and care for seniors and patients on a healing path.

What We Offer

- A serene, green, and deeply respectful working environment near the banks of the Cauvery.
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- The opportunity to work alongside experienced Vaidyas and expand your knowledge of Ayurvedic healing.
- Note: On-campus accommodation and meals can be discussed for the right candidate.

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Food provided

Experience:

- Cooking: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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