Chef

Yoova Foodstuff Private Limited; Nashik District; On-site; INR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Yoova Foodstuff Private Limited in Nashik is seeking a full-time on-site Chef to lead daily menu planning across its cloud kitchen, café, and low-calorie dessert concepts. You will craft nutritionally balanced, flavorful dishes, supervise preparation, and ensure consistent quality and hygiene.

You will also supervise inventory, source cost-effective ingredients, and implement standard operating procedures to maintain high service standards.

Qualifications

• Culinary skills in hot and cold kitchen operations.
• Knowledge of nutrition, portion control, and low-calorie recipes.
• Experience in menu planning, food costing, and inventory management.
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Kitchen leadership abilities including staff training and team coordination.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and manage peak orders.
• Experience as a Chef or Cook in café/cloud kitchen settings.
• Good communication skills and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare daily menus across Yoova’s brands with nutritionally balanced, flavorful dishes.
• Supervise food preparation to ensure consistency and quality.
• Maintain hygiene standards and manage kitchen inventory and sourcing costs.
• Collaborate with management to develop new recipes aligned with the health-focused concept.
• Train kitchen staff on standards and procedures and support peak service.

Education

Formal culinary education or certification

Job description

Company Description Yoova Foodstuff Private Limited is dedicated to transforming the food and beverage industry through innovative, healthy, and great-tasting offerings. The company operates three distinct brands: a cloud kitchen for convenient, health-focused deliveries, a café model offering wholesome dining experiences, and MithaLite, which specializes in low-calorie, guilt-free desserts. With a strong focus on nutrition without compromising flavor, Yoova aims to revolutionize unhealthy eating habits and positively influence modern food culture. The organization is driven by a vision to become India’s first global leader in healthy and delicious foods and actively welcomes collaborations, franchise partnerships, and passionate team members who share its mission.

Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Chef role based in Nashik. The Chef will plan and prepare daily menus across Yoova’s brands, focusing on nutritionally balanced, flavorful dishes and low-calorie desserts. Responsibilities include supervising food preparation, ensuring consistency and quality, maintaining hygiene and safety standards, and managing kitchen inventory and cost-effective sourcing. The Chef will collaborate with the management team to develop new recipes aligned with the brand’s health-focused concept, train kitchen staff on standards and procedures, and support smooth service during peak hours. The role also involves monitoring customer feedback to refine dishes and contribute to ongoing menu innovation.

Qualifications

• Culinary skills in hot and cold kitchen operations, including preparation of healthy meals and desserts.
• Knowledge of nutrition, portion control, and creating balanced, low-calorie recipes without compromising taste.
• Experience in menu planning, food costing, and inventory management for cafés, cloud kitchens, or similar formats.
• Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene standards, and compliance with local regulations.
• Kitchen leadership abilities, including staff training, team coordination, and maintaining high service standards.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple orders during peak service times.
• Prior experience as a Chef or Cook in a restaurant, café, or cloud kitchen; experience with health-focused cuisine is an advantage.
• Formal culinary education or certification is preferred but relevant hands-on experience will also be considered.
• Good communication skills and a collaborative mindset to work closely with management and front-of-house teams.
• Passion for healthy eating, innovation in recipes, and commitment to delivering excellent guest experiences.