Position: Chef de Partie – Kerala Cuisine
Department: Kitchen / Food Production
Location: Chennai
We are looking for an experienced Chef de Partie (CDP) specializing in authentic Kerala cuisine to lead the Kerala cuisine section of the kitchen. The candidate should have robust hands-on experience in traditional Kerala cooking and be able to consistently deliver authentic taste, quality, presentation, and portion standards.

Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook authentic traditional Kerala dishes as per standard recipes and quality requirements.
- Demonstrate strong knowledge of traditional Kerala cooking techniques, spices, ingredients, and regional flavours.
- Handle preparation of Kerala vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, including traditional curries, seafood, meat dishes and accompaniments.
- Prepare traditional Kerala meals such as Sadya, along with various vegetarian preparations and side dishes.
- Prepare Kerala specialities such as Appam, Puttu, Idiyappam, Dosa, Porotta, Avial, Thoran, Olan, Kalan, Pachadi, Theeyal, Sambar, Rasam and traditional fish/meat preparations.




- Ensure consistency in taste, texture, presentation and portion size during every service.
- Manage the assigned kitchen section, including mise-en-place, preparation and service.
- Supervise and guide Commis Chefs and other junior kitchen staff.
- Maintain adequate stock of ingredients and communicate shortages to the Sous Chef / Executive Chef.
- Ensure proper storage, handling and rotation of food ingredients.
- Maintain high standards of food hygiene, kitchen cleanliness and food safety.
- Minimize food wastage and maintain portion and food-cost controls.
- Coordinate with the Sous Chef and other kitchen sections for smooth and timely service.
- Assist in developing and standardizing Kerala cuisine recipes and menu items.
- Ensure all dishes are prepared according to established recipes and kitchen standards.

Candidate Profile
- 3–6 years of relevant experience in Kerala / South In

📌 Chef de partie- Authentic Kerala Cuisine (Chennai)
🏢 8Secondz India( A joint venture between Carnival Group and Jufrantech Australia)
📍 Chennai