Commis Chef – Slow, Homestyle Kitchen

RedHill Nature Resort | Emerald, Nilgiris

About the Kitchen

This is not a high-volume hotel kitchen.

At RedHill, we run a small, homestyle kitchen where food is prepared from scratch — slowly, thoughtfully, and with respect for the ingredients.

We cook with seasonal vegetables, herbs, local Nilgiri produce, and ingredients grown on our own land whenever available. Our food is simple, fresh and comforting rather than complicated or overly commercial.

No factory-style cooking. No frozen shortcuts. Good ingredients, valuable technique, and food made with care.

About RedHill

RedHill Nature Resort is a 150-year-old heritage bungalow overlooking Emerald Lake in the Nilgiris, surrounded by tea gardens, mountains, and quiet.

Guests come here to slow down, disconnect from the noise, and experience the Nilgiris — and food is an important part of that experience.

Learn more: www.redhillnatureresort.com

Please apply only via Indeed. No phone enquiries.

What You’ll Do

As a Commis Chef, you will work alongside our kitchen team and learn the RedHill style of cooking while taking responsibility for everyday preparation and kitchen operations.

- Assist with preparation of fresh, home-style meals
- Handle vegetable preparation, mise en place, basic cooking, plating, and service
- Follow recipes and instructions carefully while maintaining consistency
- Work with fresh, seasonal and locally sourced ingredients
- Learn different sections of the kitchen and gradually take on more responsibility
- Maintain excellent hygiene, cleanliness, food storage, and kitchen organisation
- Help with stock rotation and reducing food wastage
- Support the kitchen team during guest meal service

Who We’re Looking For We care about attitude, discipline,



cleanliness, and willingness to learn as much as previous experience.

You may be a good fit if you:

- Have basic professional kitchen experience or relevant culinary training
- Enjoy simple, honest, home-style cooking
- Are clean, organised, punctual, and dependable
- Are willing to learn rather than coming with a “this is how I always do it” attitude
- Are comfortable working as part of a small team
- Have an interest in fresh ingredients, local produce, and cooking from scratch
- Want to stay, learn, and grow with the kitchen rather than treat this as a short-term job

Experience in a resort, homestay, restaurant, retreat, or hotel kitchen is useful, butthe right attitude and willingness to learn matter more to us than a big hotel name on your CV.

What You Get

Salary: ₹18,000 – ₹22,000 per month, depending on experience and practical skills.

Free food and accommodation at the resort.

You’ll also get the opportunity to work in a small kitchen where you can actually learn, take responsibility, and grow — rather than being limited to one repetitive task in a large brigade.

RedHill offers a peaceful heritage work environment surrounded by nature, with a kitchen philosophy where care and quality matter more than volume.

How to Apply

Please do not call the resort directly.

Apply through Indeed with your updated resume and a short introduction about your kitchen experience and what kind of cooking you enjoy.

Photos of your cooking or a portfolio link are welcome.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: ₹18,000 – ₹22,000 per month

Benefits: Food provided, accommodation provided

Work Location: In person – Emerald, Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu

Pay: ₹18,000.00 - ₹22,000.00 per month

Benefits

- Food provided

Work Location: In person

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🏢 Redhill Nature Resort. Emerald, Nilgiris
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