Cook

Frappe & Yap Cafe; Pune District; On-site; INR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Frappe & Yap Cafe in Pune City is seeking a dedicated Cook to prepare desserts, beverages, and cafe-style dishes per standardized recipes. You will bake, cook, plate orders, and ensure consistent taste and presentation.

Maintain kitchen cleanliness, follow food safety practices, and manage ingredient inventory while coordinating with serving staff during busy periods. This full-time, on-site role requires flexibility for weekends and evenings.

Qualifications

• Foundational cooking skills with dessert prep and cafe-style foods.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and proper ingredient handling.
• Ability to follow recipes accurately and maintain consistency in taste and presentation.
• Strong time management to handle peak hours and multiple orders.
• Good communication and teamwork with front-of-house and kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare desserts, beverages, and cafe dishes per standardized recipes.
• Bake, cook, plate orders with attentive presentation.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and food safety standards.
• Monitor inventory and coordinate with staff during busy periods.

Skills

Foundational cooking skills

Food safety knowledge

Recipe following

Time management

Team collaboration

Cafe/restaurant kitchen experience (p2

Job description

Company Description

Frappe & Yap Cafe is a cozy dessert-focused cafe located in the Viman Nagar neighborhood of Pune. The cafe offers a welcoming atmosphere centered around quality desserts, beverages, and light bites. Team members are encouraged to provide warm, attentive service and create a friendly environment for guests. The cafe values consistency in taste and presentation, as well as cleanliness and comfort throughout the space.

Role Description

The Cook will be responsible for preparing desserts, beverages, and cafe-style dishes according to standardized recipes and presentation guidelines. Day-to-day tasks include ingredient preparation, baking and cooking, plating orders, and ensuring food quality and portion control. The role also involves maintaining kitchen cleanliness, following food safety and hygiene standards, managing inventory for ingredients, and coordinating with serving staff during busy periods. This is a full-time, on-site role based at Frappe & Yap Cafe in Pune City, requiring flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Foundational cooking skills, including dessert preparation, basic baking techniques, and familiarity with cafe-style food and beverages.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene practices, and proper handling and storage of ingredients.
• Ability to follow recipes accurately, manage time during peak hours, and maintain consistency in taste and presentation.
• Strong organizational skills to handle multiple orders, coordinate with teammates, and keep the work area clean and orderly.
• Good communication skills and a collaborative mindset to work effectively with front-of-house and back-of-house staff.
• Prior experience in a cafe, bakery, or restaurant kitchen is preferred but not mandatory.
• Willingness to learn, adapt to menu changes, and take feedback to improve processes and guest experience.
• Availability for full-time on-site work in Pune City, with flexible scheduling for weekends and evenings.