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- Assist in the preparation and cooking of food, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, beverages, and special diet preparations as assigned.

- Prepare ingredients through washing, cleaning, cutting, chopping, grinding, soaking, and other required mise en place activities.

- Prepare customized meals strictly as per the dietary instructions prescribed by the Ayurveda Doctor and/or authorized supervisor based on the patient's/guest's health condition.

- Follow approved recipes, ingredients, cooking methods, portion sizes, and dietary instructions without unauthorized changes or substitutions.

- Ensure restricted ingredients such as excess salt, sugar, oil, spices, or other items are not used where specifically prohibited.

- Maintain proper identification and segregation of customized diets to avoid errors or mix-ups.

- Assist in cooking, plating, portioning, and timely dispatch of food during meal services.

- Be flexible to work across different kitchen activities and support other kitchen staff as required.

- Ensure the freshness and quality of all ingredients before use and report any concerns to the Chef/Supervisor.

- Follow FIFO practices and ensure proper storage, labelling, covering, and handling of food and ingredients.

- Maintain high standards of personal hygiene, kitchen cleanliness, food safety, and sanitation at all times.

- Prevent cross-contamination, particularly while preparing customized or therapeutic diets.

- Keep workstations, utensils, equipment, and kitchen areas clean and organized before, during,



and after operations.

- Assist in maintaining required kitchen records, checklists, temperature logs, cleaning records, wastage records, and other documentation as assigned.

- Minimize food wastage through proper preparation, portion control, and careful handling of ingredients.

- Inform the Chef/Supervisor of shortages, equipment issues, food quality concerns, dietary clarifications, or any other operational issues.

- Coordinate with the Chef, kitchen team, service team, and relevant departments to ensure timely and accurate meal service.

- Properly communicate pending preparations, special dietary requirements, and other important information during shift handover.

- Follow all kitchen SOPs, food safety procedures, hygiene standards, NABH requirements, and organizational policies applicable to the department.

- Participate in cleaning, closing, and handover activities at the end of the shift.

- Work rotational shifts, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as required by operational needs.

- Maintain a skilled, disciplined, cooperative, and respectful attitude towards guests/patients, colleagues, and all departments.

- Perform any other kitchen-related duties assigned by the Chef/Supervisor from time to time.

Requirements:

- Diploma in Hotel Management/Cookery

- Minimum 2 to 3 years experience (South Indian/Indian Kitchen)

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹18,000.00 per month

Benefits

- Food provided

- Health insurance

- Paid time off

Work Location: In person

📌 Commis II (Thalikulam)
🏢 Sitaram Ayurveda Beach Retreat
📍 Thalikulam