Cook

ESEPL GROUP; India; On-site; INR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ESEPL GROUP is seeking a Cook to prepare, cook, and serve quality meals in our kitchen facilities. You will follow approved menus, ensure taste and presentation, and maintain hygiene and safety standards.

The role requires efficient work under pressure, good time management, and teamwork. Prior experience in food service is preferred, and a certificate or diploma in Cooking or Food Production is an advantage. You will contribute to inventory and catering for events.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cooking techniques and food preparation.
• Understanding of food hygiene and safety practices.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Good time-management and organizational skills.
• Teamwork and communication skills.
• Physical stamina and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to approved menus and recipes.
• Ensure food quality, taste, and presentation standards are maintained.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen and food preparation areas.
• Store food items properly and monitor inventory levels.
• Assist in purchasing and receiving food supplies and ingredients.
• Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Minimize food wastage and ensure efficient use of resources.
• Support catering services during events, meetings, and special functions.

Skills

Food preparation

Hygiene practices

Pressure handling

Time management

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

Certificate/Diploma in Cooking

Job description

A Cook is responsible for preparing, cooking, and serving quality food while maintaining hygiene, safety, and cleanliness standards in kitchens, canteens, hostels, institutions, offices, and other food service establishments. The role involves meal preparation, kitchen management, and ensuring customer satisfaction through nutritious and well-prepared meals.

Key Responsibilities:-

• Prepare and cook meals according to approved menus and recipes.
• Ensure food quality, taste, and presentation standards are maintained.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen and food preparation areas.
• Store food items properly and monitor inventory levels.
• Assist in purchasing and receiving food supplies and ingredients.
• Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Minimize food wastage and ensure efficient use of resources.
• Support catering services during events, meetings, and special functions.

Skills Required:-

• Knowledge of food preparation and cooking techniques.
• Understanding of food hygiene and safety practices.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Good time-management and organizational skills.
• Teamwork and communication skills.
• Physical stamina and attention to detail.

Experience:-

• Prior experience in restaurants, canteens, hostels, hotels, institutions, or catering services will be preferred.

Qualifications:-

• Certificate or diploma in Cooking, Catering or Food Production will be an added advantage.

If you are passionate about delivering high-quality applications that can perform under pressure, we'd love to hear from you.