Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled and dedicated South Indian Cook to join our cafe kitchen team. The candidate will be responsible for preparing authentic South Indian dishes, maintaining food quality and hygiene, managing kitchen ingredients, and ensuring timely food preparation and presentation. The ideal candidate should have practical experience in preparing South Indian breakfast and snack items.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare South Indian dishes such as dosa, idli, medu vada, uttapam, upma, pongal, and other menu items.
- Prepare sambar, coconut chutney, tomato chutney, and other accompaniments.
- Prepare dosa batter, idli batter, and other ingredients according to recipes.
- Maintain consistency in taste, quality, portion size, and presentation.
- Ensure timely preparation and dispatch of orders during busy service hours.
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen and cooking areas.
- Follow food safety standards and proper food storage practices.
- Monitor ingredient stock levels and inform management about replenishment requirements.
- Minimise food wastage and use ingredients efficiently.
- Maintain kitchen equipment and ensure proper handling of utensils.
- Coordinate with cafe staff to ensure smooth order processing and service.
- Follow the cafe's menu standards, recipes, and preparation procedures.

Educational Qualifications





- Minimum qualification: 10th or 12th pass preferred.
- Culinary training or a food production certificate is an advantage.
- 1–3 years of experience preparing South Indian cuisine is preferred.

Required Skills

- Good knowledge of South Indian cooking techniques.
- Expertise in preparing dosa, idli, vada, uttapam, and chutneys.
- Ability to maintain taste and quality consistency.
- Knowledge of kitchen hygiene and food safety.
- Ingredient preparation, portion control, and stock management.
- Ability to work efficiently during peak hours.
- Good teamwork, discipline, and time management.

Preferred Candidate Profile

- Experienced in working in a cafe, restaurant, or hotel kitchen.
- Passionate about authentic South Indian cuisine.
- Reliable, punctual, and organised.
- Able to work in shifts, including weekends and holidays.
- Willing to learn recent recipes and follow the cafe's menu standards.

Key Skills

South Indian Cooking, Dosa Preparation, Idli Preparation, Batter Preparation, Chutney and Sambar Preparation, Food Production, Kitchen Hygiene, Food Safety, Inventory Management, Portion Control, Teamwork, and Time Management.

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

📌 South Indian Cook : Cafe (Nashik)
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