Main Cook

Job Title: Main Cook – Kitchen

Location: Sarjapur, Bangalore

Experience: 3–5 Years

Salary: 18,000 – 25,000 per month

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Vacancy: 1

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced and skilled Main Cook to manage daily kitchen operations in a café/restaurant setup. The ideal candidate should have strong cooking skills, particularly in seafood and coastal cuisine, along with knowledge of continental dishes and kitchen hygiene standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and plate menu items, including seafood dishes such as Pomfret Rawa Fry, Prawn Fry, and Fish Fingers.
• Prepare crispy snacks, egg dishes, vegetarian specials, sandwiches, burgers, and power bowls.
• Maintain consistency in taste, quality, portion control, and presentation.
• Manage daily kitchen preparation, stock checks, and raw material requirements.
• Ensure proper kitchen hygiene, cleanliness, and compliance with FSSAI food safety standards.
• Coordinate with service staff and baristas to ensure timely order preparation, especially during peak hours.
• Guide and support kitchen helpers and commis staff as required.
• Monitor inventory, minimize food wastage, and maintain kitchen efficiency.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience as a Cook in a café, restaurant, or QSR kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of coastal cuisine, seafood preparation, and continental cooking.
• Ability to maintain food quality and consistency during busy service hours.
• Knowledge of food safety, kitchen hygiene, inventory management, and wastage control.
• Diploma or certificate in Culinary Arts or Hotel Management is preferred.
• FSSAI food safety certification is preferred, or willingness to obtain it.
• Basic communication skills in Kannada and Hindi; basic English is preferred.
• Must be punctual, reliable, and able to work effectively under pressure.

Note: Freshers are not eligible. Graduation is not mandatory.

Interested candidates with relevant kitchen experience and seafood cooking expertise are encouraged to apply.