🍽️ Food Production – Kitchen Cook

Job Role Description

A Kitchen Cook plays a key role in the food production process by preparing, cooking, and presenting dishes as per standard recipes. This role requires knowledge of both Indian and Continental cuisines, good hygiene practices, and the ability to work efficiently in a team under the supervision of chefs.

✅ Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook food items according to standard recipes

• Follow hygiene and safety standards in the kitchen

• Assist in chopping, cutting, marinating, and garnishing

• Handle kitchen equipment and tools properly

• Maintain cleanliness of the workstation

• Support in storing and labeling ingredients correctly

• Work as part of a team in a fast-paced kitchen environment

🧠 Skills Required:

• Basic knowledge of cooking methods (boiling, grilling, sautéing, etc.)

• Understanding of kitchen safety and food hygiene

• Ability to follow instructions and recipes

• Time management and multitasking

• Teamwork and discipline

🎓 Eligibility / Qualification:

• 10th pass or above

• Preferably trained under hospitality or food production courses (e.g., NSDC-certified programs)

💼 Career Path:

• Kitchen Cook → Commis Chef → Chef de Partie → Sous Chef → Head Chef

🌐 Work Opportunities:

• Hotels & Resorts

• Restaurants & Cafés

• Catering Companies

• Cruise Ships

• Cloud Kitchens & Food Startups