Pantry Chef

The Fern Residency Parbhani; Parbhani; Sur place; INR 240 000 - 420 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Fern Residency Parbhani in Parbhani, India, is hiring a Pantry Chef for a full-time, on-site role in the hotel’s kitchen. You will prepare cold kitchen items, maintain mise en place, and ensure high standards of hygiene and food safety in line with hotel guidelines.

You will monitor inventory, coordinate with purchasing for fresh supplies, assist in menu development, and support catering for restaurant service, banquets, and events, while training junior team members and upholding quality

Qualifications

• Strong skills in cold kitchen preparation including salads and desserts.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene standards, proper storage, and FIFO inventory.
• Ability to organize mise en place efficiently and manage peak service.
• Experience in hotel or restaurant kitchens, pantry or garde manger preferred.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to hotel standards.

Responsabilités

• Prepare and present pantry items per standard recipes.
• Monitor inventory and coordinate with purchasing for fresh supplies.
• Support restaurant service, banquets, and events.
• Guide junior team members and train new staff.
• Ensure hygiene and food safety compliance.
• Maintain mise en place and assist in menu development.

Connaissances

Cold kitchen prep

Portion control

Food safety

Inventory rotation

Mise en place

Time management

Team coordination

Communication skills

Flexible hours

Attention to detail

Formation

Basic culinary education

Description du poste

Company Description

The Fern Residency, Parbhani is a midscale hotel located in the MIDC area, catering to both business and leisure travelers. The hotel features 35 well-appointed rooms designed for comfort and contemporary living. Guests can enjoy a multicuisine restaurant offering diverse dining options. The property also provides large banquet halls equipped with modern business services and facilities for conferences and social events. This combination makes The Fern Residency, Parbhani a convenient and attractive place to work for hospitality professionals.

Role Description

The Pantry Chef is responsible for preparing and presenting cold kitchen items, including salads, sandwiches, canapés, desserts, and other pantry selections in line with hotel standards. This full-time, on-site role based in Parbhani involves organizing mise en place, ensuring proper storage and rotation of ingredients, and maintaining hygiene and food safety standards in the pantry area. The Pantry Chef collaborates with the culinary team to support restaurant service, banquets, and events by producing consistent, high-quality dishes. Daily tasks include monitoring inventory, coordinating with purchasing for fresh supplies, and minimizing wastage. The role also involves following standard recipes, assisting in menu development for pantry offerings, and supporting junior team members through guidance and training.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in cold kitchen preparation, including salads, sandwiches, desserts, and other pantry items, with attention to presentation and portion control.


• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene standards, proper storage, and inventory rotation (FIFO) in a professional kitchen environment.


• Ability to organize mise en place efficiently, manage time during peak service, and coordinate with the wider kitchen team for banquets and restaurant operations.


• Experience working in hotel or restaurant kitchens, preferably in pantry, garde manger, or similar roles.


• Basic culinary education or certification from a recognized hospitality or culinary institute is preferred.


• Effective communication skills, ability to follow instructions, and willingness to learn and adapt to hotel standards and procedures.


• Capacity to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, and maintain composure in a fast-paced environment.


• Commitment to guest satisfaction, quality, and consistency, with a positive attitude toward teamwork and service excellence.