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Chandigarh News; Chandigarh; On-site; INR 167,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandigarh News is seeking a Kitchen Helper to support busy kitchen operations at our Chandigarh location. You will prepare ingredients, portion and store items, and assist in cooking under the head chef's guidance.

The role emphasizes food safety, cleanliness, teamwork, and adherence to recipes and quality standards. Candidates should have at least 1 year of related experience and a high school diploma. Ability to stand for long periods is required.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Related Work Experience: At least 1 year of related work experience.
• Supervisory Experience: No supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients for cooking: portion, chop, and store.
• Wash and peel fresh fruits and vegetables.
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients to recipes and quality standards.
• Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, and checklists.
• Prepare cold foods and operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers.
• Monitor food quality and temperature; ensure safety policies are followed.
• Set-up and break down work stations; maintain clean, organized workspace.
• Serve food in proper portions and maintain professional appearance.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen area, tools, and equipment.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food.

• Wash and peel fresh fruits and vegetables.
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients.
• Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist.
• Prepare cold foods.
• Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers.
• Test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently.
• Monitor food quality while preparing food.
• Set-up and break down work station.
• Serve food in proper portions onto proper receptacles.
• Wash and disinfect kitchen area, tables, tools, knives, and equipment.
• Check and ensure the correctness of the temperature of appliances and food.
• Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report maintece needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; complete safety training and certifications.
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets.
• Speak with others using clear and professional language.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees.
• Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.
• Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift.
• Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance.
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

• Education: High school diploma or G. E. D. equivalent.
• Related Work Experience: At least 1 year of related work experience.
• Supervisory Experience: No supervisory experience.
• License or Certification: None

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