Kitchen Associate

ESP Engineered; Mumbai; On-site; INR 167,400 - 279,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal provided per shift

Additional meals for break shifts

Job summary

ESP Engineered is looking for a Kitchen Associate in Mumbai, India, to support daily kitchen operations. Responsibilities include maintaining hygiene, assisting in meal preparation, and supporting in packing only when needed. A minimum of high school education is required, alongside good hygiene practices and readiness for break shifts.

The position demands physical fitness and teamwork spirit, ensuring cleanliness and following food safety rules while working efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school education with basic understanding of cutting and food preparation.
• Physically fit and ready for 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.

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.

Skills

Food preparation

Hygiene practices

Teamwork

Follow instructions

Education

High school education (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.