Assistant Cook - S

Sodexo Food Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.ces; Kolkata, Ranchi; On-site; INR 3,00,000 - 6,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering services company located in Kolkata is seeking an experienced Cook with minimum 6 years in high-pressure culinary environments. Key responsibilities include preparing and presenting food according to company standards while ensuring hygiene and safety. Candidates should have experience in menu planning and bulk cooking, with strong accountability and creativity. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of hands-on cooking experience.
• Experience in a commercial or industrial environment.
• Ability to work individually or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present food as per company standards.
• Ensure cleanliness of kitchen equipment and safety procedures.
• Assist management in food provision planning.

Skills

Experience in a high pressure catering environment

Menu planning and production

Bulk cooking

Commitment to quality

Ability to control food costs

Job description

• Responsible for preparing, producing and presenting food as per Sodexo India standards and within budget in accordance with company policy

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and produce food to the companies standard, with particular emphasis on presentation, hygiene and economy
• Ensure proper cleanliness of the kitchen equipment and flooring
• Observe all safety rules and procedures
• Ensure that equipment and materials are not left in dangerous state
• Ensure proper grooming and hygiene for self and for all staff under him Assist Manager / Site In-charge / Sous chef / Sr cook in indenting for provisions
• In addition, any other assignment given occasionally or on a daily basis by the immediate superior or the management

Key Competencies:

Minimum 6 years of experience in hands on cooking including:

• Experience in a high pressure catering environment, preferably in a commercial or industrial environment
• Experience in menu planning and production
• Experience in or exposure to bulk cooking
• Commitment to quality
• Able to work with a substantial level of accountability
• Able to work individually or in a team
• Ability to control food costs
• Creativity Eye for detail