Cook

Appsierra Group; Lucknow; On-site; INR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Appsierra Group in Lucknow is seeking a skilled Cook to prepare hygienic, nutritious meals for employees and management. You will maintain kitchen cleanliness, ensure food safety, and handle various kitchen tasks daily.

The ideal candidate has 1-3 years of Cook experience, knowledge of Indian/vegetarian and basic continental cooking, and a strong sense of hygiene and time management. This is a full-time on-site role requiring professionalism and reliability.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of cook experience in office/corporate kitchen.
• Knowledge of Indian/vegetarian and basic continental cooking.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safety practices.
• Ability to adapt meals to different requirements and schedules.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills.
• Independent, responsible and physically fit.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily meals, snacks, tea/coffee as required.
• Plan meals per organizational needs.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and hygiene.
• Ensure safe storage of foods and ingredients.
• Check quality and freshness of produce.
• Manage kitchen inventory and notify shortages.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment safely.
• Minimize waste and optimize ingredient usage.
• Coordinate with administration for daily meal requirements.
• Follow food safety standards.
• Perform other kitchen duties as assigned.

Skills

1-3 yrs exp

Indian/Vegetarian cooking

Food hygiene & safety

Meal prep

Time management

Independent worker

Physically fit

Professional conduct

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.