Cook

Drishti IAS; Lucknow; On-site; INR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Drishti IAS in Lucknow is seeking a skilled Cook to prepare hygienic, nutritious meals for employees and management. You should have knowledge of Indian/vegetarian and basic continental cooking, kitchen hygiene, and food safety.

The role is full-time with responsibilities including planning meals, maintaining cleanliness, managing inventory, and coordinating with administration. Applicants should be able to work independently, be physically fit, and uphold high cleanliness standards.

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.

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.

Skills

Experience as cook

Kitchen hygiene

Food safety

Time management

Independent work

Physically fit

Polite & disciplined

Knowledge of Indian/vegetarian cooking

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.