Kitchen Associate

Salad Days; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 167,400 - 279,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals provided per shift

Job summary

ESP Engineered in Hyderabad is hiring a Kitchen Associate to support daily kitchen operations. Responsibilities include maintaining hygiene, assisting in food prep and cooking, and ensuring quality standards. Candidates should have at least a high school education, be physically fit, and be willing to work flexible break shifts. The position offers meals per shift and demands teamwork and good hygiene practices.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of cutting and food preparation.
• Must be physically fit for a fast-paced kitchen.
• Good hygiene, discipline, and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Maintain kitchen hygiene and follow food safety rules.
• Do mise-en-place prep and ensure quality.
• Assist in cooking and assembling meals.

Skills

Food preparation understanding

Teamwork

Good hygiene practices

Ability to follow instructions

Education

Minimum high school (10th)

Job description

Job Title

Job Overview

As a Kitchen Associate, your main responsibility is to support daily kitchen operations. This includes keeping your station clean, following food‑safety rules, helping with basic prep work, and assisting in food preparation while maintaining good quality. You'll also help with sanitisation and hygiene in the kitchen. Packing and dispatch may be done occasionally, only when required. One meal (Rice + Indian Curry) is provided per shift. Employees working in break shifts will receive 2 meals.

Store Operating Hours

7:00 AM to 3:00 AM

Working Shift Hours

Candidate must be open to working in break shifts, which run in 2 parts:

• Morning: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
• Evening: 7:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Regular Shift Duration

10 hours

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain kitchen hygiene and follow food safety rules.
• Do mise‑en‑place prep and ensure quality before cooking.
• Assist in cooking and assembling meals as per standards.
• Support in packing & dispatch only when needed.
• Keep your station clean and hygienic.

Requirements

• Minimum high school (10th) education with basic understanding of cutting and food preparation.
• Physically fit and ready for working in a fast‑paced kitchen environment.
• Good hygiene, discipline, punctual, clean‑shaved and willingness to learn.
• Must be flexible to do break shifts.
• Able to follow instructions and work in a team.