Line Cook

Gourmet Investments Pvt. Ltd.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Gourmet Investments Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru-based, is seeking a Line Cook for full-time on-site work.

The Line Cook will be responsible for preparing, cooking, and plating menu items according to standardized recipes and brand guidelines, ensuring consistent taste and presentation. The role includes maintaining a clean workstation, following food safety and hygiene standards, and assisting in stock rotation and inventory.

Qualifications

• Strong culinary skills in food preparation, cooking techniques, and plating for casual dining or international cuisines.
• Knowledge of kitchen operations, mise en place, and coordination during peak service hours.
• Understanding of food safety, hygiene standards, and proper handling, storage, and labeling of ingredients.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, with time management, attention to detail, and teamwork.
• Basic communication skills to coordinate with chefs, servers, and other kitchen staff, and to follow instructions accurately.
• Previous experience as a Line Cook, Commis Chef, or similar kitchen role in a restaurant environment preferred.
• Relevant culinary education or certification from a recognized institute is an advantage.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and holidays as required by restaurant operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and plate menu items according to recipes and brand guidelines.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation and follow safety standards.
• Assist in stock rotation and inventory of ingredients.
• Collaborate with kitchen team during service to ensure smooth operations.
• Support menu improvements and training of new team members as needed.

Skills

Culinary skills

Kitchen operations

Food safety

Fast-paced environment

Communication

Experience as Line Cook

Culinary education

Shift flexibility

Job description

Company Description

Gourmet Investments Pvt. Ltd., part of the Bharti Group, is a professionally managed casual dining company in India founded in 2012. It brings leading international restaurant brands such as Pizza Express, Chili's, Ministry of Crab, and P.F. Chang's to guests across Mumbai, Pune, Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Chennai, operating over 35 restaurants. The organization focuses on delivering best-in-class experiences through strong brands, skilled talent, strategic real estate, and robust compliance. Each brand is built around generosity, celebrating every guest and their dining experience. Gourmet Investments is known for specialized talent across restaurant operations, marketing, customer engagement, business management, alliances, and diverse culinary disciplines.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Line Cook role based in Bengaluru. The Line Cook will be responsible for preparing, cooking, and plating menu items according to standardized recipes and brand guidelines, ensuring consistent taste and presentation. The role includes maintaining a clean and organized workstation, following food safety and hygiene standards, and assisting in stock rotation and inventory of ingredients. The Line Cook will collaborate with the kitchen team during service, support smooth kitchen operations, and help with prep work such as chopping, marinating, and portioning. The role may also involve contributing to menu improvements, reporting equipment issues, and supporting training of new team members as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong culinary skills in food preparation, cooking techniques, and plating for casual dining or international cuisines.


• Knowledge of kitchen operations, including station setup, mise en place, and coordination during peak service hours.


• Understanding of food safety, hygiene standards, and proper handling, storage, and labeling of ingredients.


• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, with time management, attention to detail, and teamwork.


• Basic communication skills to coordinate with chefs, servers, and other kitchen staff, and to follow instructions accurately.


• Previous experience as a Line Cook, Commis Chef, or similar kitchen role in a restaurant environment preferred.


• Relevant culinary education or certification from a recognized institute is an advantage.


• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and holidays as required by restaurant operations.