Assistant cooks

Delish Caterings; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Delish Caterings in Hyderabad invites applications for an Assistant Cook role. This full-time, on-site position supports the kitchen team in daily operations, prep, and service.

You will follow standardized recipes, maintain hygiene, assist with plating and packing, and coordinate with senior cooks to ensure timely delivery for daily orders and events. This role requires reliability and a positive, team-oriented attitude.

Qualifications

• Foundational culinary skills including basic cooking techniques and familiarity with Indian and regional cuisines.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene standards, and proper kitchen sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow recipes, portion guidelines, and instructions from senior cooks or kitchen supervisors.
• Strong teamwork, time management, and organizational skills in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods, lift moderate weights, and work shifts including weekends and evenings as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation (cutting, chopping, marinating) and follow standardized recipes.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and safe food handling and storage practices.
• Support plating, packing, and organizing orders; coordinate with senior cooks to ensure timely service.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety

Recipe following

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Experience in kitchen

Job description

Company Description

Delish Caterings operates under Home’s Kitchen, a unit of Theme Ambience Resorts & Hotels Pvt. Ltd., a hospitality and food business serving Hyderabad for over 15 years. The company offers a wide range of food solutions, including homely meals, regular catering for corporate clients, event catering, and festive sweets. With a focus on quality, reliability, and variety, Delish Caterings serves customers across different occasions and requirements. Team members join a professional, service-oriented environment that values consistency, hygiene, and customer satisfaction.

Role Description

Assistant Cooks at Delish Caterings support the kitchen team in preparing and cooking a variety of dishes for daily operations, corporate orders, events, and special occasions. Responsibilities include assisting with food prep (cutting, chopping, marinating), following standardized recipes, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and supporting safe food handling and storage. The role also involves helping with plating, packing, and organizing orders, and coordinating with senior cooks and kitchen staff to ensure timely service. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Hyderabad.

Qualifications

• Foundational culinary skills, including basic cooking techniques, food preparation, and familiarity with Indian and regional cuisines.


• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene standards, and proper kitchen sanitation practices.


• Ability to follow recipes, portion guidelines, and instructions from senior cooks or kitchen supervisors.


• Strong teamwork, time management, and organizational skills in a fast-paced kitchen environment.


• Physical ability to stand for extended periods, lift moderate weights, and work shifts including weekends and evenings as needed.


• Prior experience in a professional kitchen, catering unit, restaurant, or hotel is preferred but not mandatory.


• Basic literacy and numeracy to read instructions, labels, and measure ingredients accurately.


• Commitment to customer satisfaction, reliability, and a positive, respectful attitude toward colleagues.