Home Chef

Gaaloh; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 279,000 - 502,000; Full time

Job summary

Gaaloh in Bengaluru is seeking a full-time Home Chef to design and prepare high-quality, home-style meals. You will plan daily or weekly menus, source ingredients, cook to order, and package meals for timely delivery through the platform, ensuring taste, hygiene, and presentation standards.

You will manage kitchen operations, maintain cleanliness and food safety, coordinate with the team on orders, feedback, and promotions, and share food stories with customers through photos or short content to

Qualifications

• Strong culinary skills with home-style cooking, menu planning, and regional/international cuisines.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene standards, and basic kitchen management.
• Ability to manage time, orders, and inventory while maintaining quality.
• Comfort using mobile apps and basic digital tools for order management, communication, and content sharing.
• Customer-focused mindset with good communication and hospitality.
• Prior home cook, caterer, or kitchen experience advantageous but not mandatory.
• Willingness to work on-site in Bengaluru and collaborate with Gaaloh’s teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare high-quality home-style meals following standards.
• Design daily or weekly menus and source ingredients.
• Cook to order and package meals for delivery.
• Manage kitchen operations, cleanliness and food safety.
• Coordinate with team on orders, feedback, and promotions.
• Share food stories and engage customers via photos/content.
• Participate in community initiatives to grow loyal customer base.

Skills

Culinary skills

Menu planning

Food safety

Time management

Digital tools

Customer service

Job description

Company Description

Gaaloh is a community-first home food platform that connects skilled home cooks with people seeking authentic, home-made meals. Built on the belief that great food comes from real kitchens, Gaaloh empowers home cooks to turn their culinary talent into sustainable livelihoods through a trusted, hyperlocal ecosystem. The platform helps customers discover and order fresh, home-cooked meals from neighborhood chefs while giving cooks the tools, visibility, and community support they need to grow. By combining technology with a content-driven approach, every cook can become a creator, building their own audience and identity.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Home Chef role based in Bengaluru. The Home Chef will plan and prepare high-quality, home-style meals, following Gaaloh’s standards for taste, hygiene, and presentation. Responsibilities include designing daily or weekly menus, sourcing and managing ingredients, cooking to order, and packaging meals for timely delivery through the platform. The Home Chef will manage kitchen operations, maintain cleanliness and food safety, and coordinate with the Gaaloh team on order schedules, customer feedback, and promotions. In addition, the role involves sharing food stories, engaging with customers through photos or short content, and participating in community initiatives that build a loyal customer base and personal brand.

Qualifications

• Strong culinary skills, including home-style cooking, menu planning, and an understanding of regional and/or international cuisines.


• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene standards, and basic kitchen management, including ingredient storage and portion control.


• Ability to manage time, multiple orders, and inventory efficiently while maintaining consistent quality.


• Comfort using mobile apps and basic digital tools for order management, communication, and content sharing.


• Customer-focused mindset with good communication skills and a passion for hospitality and community building.


• Prior experience as a home cook, caterer, or in a professional kitchen is an advantage but not mandatory.


• Willingness to work on-site in Bengaluru and collaborate with Gaaloh’s operations and community teams.