Chef de Partie (CDP) – South Indian Cuisine

Vidya Lokam | From the House of Vidya Group of Companies

Location: Perumpilavu, Thrissur, Kerala
Salary: Starting ₹27,000 per month
Job Type: Full time
Working Hours: 10 hours per day

Vidya Lokam, a vintage-style restaurant, is looking for an experienced South Indian Chef de Partie (CDP) to manage the South Indian section of our kitchen and maintain authentic flavours, consistent quality and excellent food presentation.

Key Responsibilities
Prepare authentic Kerala and South Indian dishes.
Manage the South Indian kitchen section independently.
Handle à la carte orders efficiently during busy service hours.
Ensure consistency in taste, quality, portion sizes and presentation.
Organise daily mise en place and ingredient preparation.
Coordinate with the Sous Chef and other kitchen team members.
Monitor ingredients, stock usage and food wastage.
Maintain kitchen hygiene, food safety and proper storage.




Follow standard recipes and portion-control procedures.
Assist in developing new dishes and signature menu items.

Required Skills & Qualifications
Proven experience as a CDP or Senior South Indian Cook.
Strong knowledge of Kerala cuisine and South Indian cooking techniques.
Ability to manage a kitchen section independently.
Experience handling à la carte restaurant operations.
Knowledge of food hygiene, storage and portion control.
Good time management and teamwork skills.
Ability to work efficiently under pressure.

Preferred Experience: 3–5 years in a hotel or restaurant kitchen.

Candidates with robust cooking skills, consistency and attention to presentation are encouraged to apply.

Pay: From ₹25,000.00 per month

Advantages:
Food provided
Health insurance
Leave encashment
Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

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