Kitchen Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Meals provided during shifts

Job summary

ESP Engineered is hiring a Kitchen Associate in India, Telangana. In this role, you will support daily kitchen operations by maintaining hygiene, following food safety practices, and assisting in meal preparation. The position requires a minimum of a high school education and candidates should be physically fit, disciplined, and capable of working in a fast-paced environment. Flexibility for break shifts is essential, and meals are provided during shifts.

Qualifications

• Must have basic understanding of cutting and food preparation.
• Physically fit, ready for a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Good hygiene, punctual, clean-shaved.

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.
• Support in packing & dispatch when needed.
• Keep your station clean and hygienic.

Skills

Food safety rules

Basic food preparation

Teamwork

Discipline

Willingness to learn

Education

Minimum high school (10th) education

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.