Sous Chef – Healthy Kitchen Operations

Location: Opposite Technopark Phase 1, Kazhakuttam, Trivandrum

Company: FITORA Healthy Meal Delivery

About FITORA

FITORA is a premium healthy meal company focused on bringing together Kerala tradition and smart nutrition. We specialize in chef-crafted, dietitian-guided meals for individuals, corporates, and health-conscious customers.

We are looking for a passionate Sous Chef who can lead kitchen operations, maintain exceptional quality, and help us innovate healthier versions of traditional Kerala cuisine.

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Key Responsibilities

Kitchen Operations

* Assist the Head Chef in managing day-to-day kitchen operations.

* Supervise kitchen staff and delegate daily responsibilities.

* Ensure all meals are prepared according to FITORA’s recipes and nutritional standards.

* Maintain consistency in taste, presentation, and portion sizes.

* Ensure timely preparation and dispatch of customer orders.

Healthy Food Preparation

* Prepare healthy Kerala breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and beverages.

* Execute dietitian-approved recipes accurately.

* Develop healthier cooking methods while preserving authentic flavours.

* Minimize oil, refined ingredients, and unnecessary additives without compromising taste.

Team Leadership

* Train and mentor Assistant Chefs and Kitchen Assistants.

* Monitor staff performance and maintain kitchen discipline.

* Coordinate with the Operations Manager for production planning.

* Ensure effective communication between kitchen and delivery teams.

Food Safety & Hygiene

* Maintain strict hygiene and sanitation standards.

* Ensure compliance with FSSAI regulations.

* Monitor food temperatures, storage, and inventory rotation (FIFO).

* Reduce food wastage through efficient planning.





Inventory & Cost Control

* Assist in daily inventory management.

* Monitor ingredient quality and stock levels.

* Report purchasing requirements.

* Help control food costs while maintaining premium quality.

Menu Development

* Contribute ideas for new healthy menu items.

* Assist in seasonal menu planning.

* Work closely with the Dietitian to improve nutritional profiles.

* Standardize recipes for consistency.

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Preferred Qualifications

* Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a professional kitchen.

* Experience as a Sous Chef, Senior CDP, or Chef de Partie.

* Strong knowledge of Kerala cuisine.

* Experience in healthy food, wellness kitchens, cloud kitchens, or meal prep services is highly preferred.

* Good leadership and organizational skills.

* Ability to perform under pressure and meet production deadlines.

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Added Advantage

Candidates with any of the following will receive preference:

* Certification in Nutrition or Sports Nutrition

* Experience working with a nutrition-focused restaurant or healthy food brand

* Knowledge of macro-balanced meal preparation

* Experience preparing meals for weight management, muscle gain, diabetic, or therapeutic diets

* Knowledge of food costing and production planning

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What We Offer

* Competitive salary (₹30,000–₹35,000)

* Performance-based salary revisions

* Opportunity to work with a rapidly growing healthy food brand

* Creative freedom to develop cutting-edge healthy Kerala cuisine

* Supportive and professional work environment

* Career growth into Head Chef / Kitchen Operations Manager

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Apply Now

Contact No: +91-XXXXXXXXXX
Mail Id :[email protected],

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Sous Chef (Kazhakkoottam)
🏢 FITORA
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