JOB DESCRIPTIONDesignation: Demi Chef de Partie (DCDP)

Company: PVR INOX Limited
Department: Food & Beverage / Kitchen Operations
Location: PVR INOX Cinemas

1. Job Purpose

To support the kitchen operations at PVR INOX Cinemas by ensuring the timely preparation and presentation of high-quality food, maintaining hygiene and food safety standards, and assisting the Chef de Partie in the smooth functioning of the kitchen.

2. Key Responsibilities

- Food Preparation & Production: Prepare and cook food as per standard recipes, portion sizes, and presentation guidelines, ensuring consistency in quality and taste.
- Kitchen Operations: Assist the Chef de Partie in managing daily kitchen activities, coordinating food preparation, and ensuring timely order execution during peak cinema hours.
- Menu Execution: Handle assigned sections of the kitchen, including Continental, Chinese, and multicuisine preparations, as per the outlet's menu requirements.
- Quality Control: Monitor the freshness, quality, storage, and shelf life of ingredients and prepared food items.
- Hygiene & Food Safety: Maintain high standards of personal hygiene, kitchen cleanliness, sanitation, and compliance with applicable food safety guidelines, including FSSAI requirements.
- Inventory Management: Assist in monitoring stock levels, maintaining proper storage, following FIFO (First In, First Out), and minimizing food wastage.
- Equipment Handling: Ensure proper use, cleaning, and maintenance of kitchen equipment and report any malfunction to the concerned supervisor.
- Team Coordination: Support and guide Commis chefs and other kitchen staff to ensure smooth workflow and adherence to operational standards.
- Cost Control: Follow portion control, reduce food wastage,



and support the kitchen team in maintaining food cost targets.
- Compliance & Documentation: Follow company SOPs and maintain required kitchen records, including temperature logs, stock records, and cleaning checklists.

3. Minimum Educational Qualification

- Graduation is mandatory.
- A degree or diploma in Hotel Management, Hospitality, or Culinary Arts will be preferred.

4. Experience Required

- Prior experience in a professional kitchen, hotel, restaurant, food court, or QSR environment is preferred.
- Candidates with experience in Continental, Chinese, or multicuisine kitchens will be given preference.
- Experience in handling kitchen sections and supporting junior kitchen staff will be an added advantage.

5. Required Skills

- Good knowledge of food preparation techniques and kitchen operations.
- Understanding of food safety, hygiene, and sanitation practices.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong coordination, time management, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work in shifts, including weekends and public holidays.
- Team-oriented approach with a focus on food quality and customer satisfaction.

6. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Food quality, taste, and presentation.
- Timely preparation and service of orders.
- Compliance with kitchen hygiene and food safety standards.
- Food wastage and portion control.
- Inventory accuracy and adherence to storage procedures.
- Compliance with company SOPs and operational standards.

Note: The candidate must be willing to work in rotational shifts as per PVR INOX Cinemas' operational requirements.

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Perks:

- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

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