Cook

Appsierra Group; Agra District; On-site; INR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Appsierra Group is seeking a skilled Cook to prepare hygienic, nutritious, and tasty meals for employees and management. The candidate should be proficient in Indian/vegetarian cooking, understand basic continental dishes, and follow food safety practices to ensure hygienic meal preparation.

Responsibilities include planning meals, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, managing inventory, and coordinating with administration for daily requirements.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience as a Cook or in a similar role.
• Knowledge of Indian/vegetarian and basic continental cooking.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safety practices.
• Ability to prepare meals according to different requirements.
• Good time-management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and responsibly.
• Physically fit and able to work in a kitchen environment.
• Polite, trustworthy, and disciplined with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily meals, snacks, tea/coffee, and other food items as required.
• Plan and prepare meals according to the organization's requirements.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen, utensils, and cooking area.
• Ensure proper storage and handling of food items and ingredients.
• Check the quality and freshness of vegetables, groceries, and other ingredients.
• Manage kitchen inventory and inform when supplies are running low.
• Follow proper food safety and hygiene standards.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment safely.
• Minimize food wastage and use ingredients efficiently.
• Coordinate with the administration team regarding daily meal requirements.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen at all times.
• Perform other kitchen-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience as Cook

Cooking knowledge Indian/vegetarian

Food hygiene and safety

Meal preparation for varied needs

Time management

Independence and responsibility

Physical fitness for kitchen

Polite, trustworthy, disciplined

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled and responsible Cook to prepare hygienic, nutritious, and tasty meals for employees/management. The candidate should have good knowledge of cooking, kitchen hygiene, food safety, and proper handling of kitchen equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare daily meals, snacks, tea/coffee, and other food items as required.

• Plan and prepare meals according to the organization's requirements.

• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen, utensils, and cooking area.

• Ensure proper storage and handling of food items and ingredients.

• Check the quality and freshness of vegetables, groceries, and other ingredients.

• Manage kitchen inventory and inform the concerned person when supplies are running low.

• Follow proper food safety and hygiene standards.

• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment safely.

• Minimize food wastage and ensure efficient use of ingredients.

• Coordinate with the administration team regarding daily meal requirements.

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen at all times.

• Perform other kitchen-related duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience as a Cook or in a similar role.

• Good knowledge of Indian/vegetarian and basic continental cooking.

• Knowledge of food hygiene and safety practices.

• Ability to prepare meals according to different requirements.

• Good time-management and organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently and responsibly.

• Physically fit and comfortable working in a kitchen environment.

• Polite, trustworthy, and disciplined with a positive attitude.

Preferred

• Experience working in an office, corporate kitchen, hostel, guest house, or similar setup.

• Knowledge of menu planning and quantity management.

• Basic understanding of kitchen inventory management.

Working Conditions

• Full-time role with working hours as per organizational requirements.

• May require flexibility during meetings, events, or special occasions.

• Must maintain professional conduct and high standards of cleanliness.