Team Member, Central Kitchen

Salad Days; Mumbai; On-site; INR 201,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Salad Days is actively hiring a Team Member, Central Kitchen in Mumbai to support daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, packaging, and inventory management. You will help ensure consistency, quality, and hygiene across central kitchen activities.

The role requires at least 12 months of kitchen experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work under pressure during peak service times, while following recipes and maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• 12 months of kitchen or food service experience.
• Strong hygiene and food safety standards.
• Ability to follow recipes with precision and consistency.
• Good organizational skills to manage mise-en-place and schedules.
• Ability to work under pressure during peak service times.

Responsibilities

• Gain knowledge of central kitchen preparation methods and packaging processes.
• Assist in receiving inventory and applying FIFO practices, including barcode printing and scanning.
• Participate in regular sanitization tasks to maintain a clean and safe kitchen.
• Learn and practice essential mise-en-place techniques such as cutting, blanching, and boiling.
• Handle ingredients as per planogram guidelines for storage and organization.
• Prepare V4V7 and BevD items, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and quality in every unit.
• Plan and manage mise-en-place activities to meet daily production schedules.
• Execute bulk orders of BevD items while following prescribed recipes and service standards.
• Perform daily inventory tasks, including physical stock counts and accurate reporting.

Skills

Food prep

Inventory management

Food safety

Mise-en-place

Quality control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Salad Days, established in 2014, is a leader in India's healthy food revolution. We're all about creating gourmet salads and delicious meals that nourish both body and tastebuds. Our mission is to make healthy eating a way of life for everyone in India. We use fresh, high-quality ingredients, operate with sustainability in mind, and uphold the highest standards of excellence.

Job Overview

As a Team Member, Central Kitchen at Salad Days, you will be responsible for supporting daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, packaging, and inventory management. You will ensure consistency, quality, and hygiene standards while contributing to the smooth functioning of the central kitchen.

Key Responsibilities

• Gain knowledge of central kitchen preparation methods and packaging processes.
• Assist in receiving inventory and applying FIFO practices, including barcode printing and scanning.
• Participate in regular sanitization tasks to maintain a clean and safe kitchen.
• Learn and practice essential mise-en-place techniques such as cutting, blanching, and boiling.
• Handle ingredients as per planogram guidelines for storage and organization.
• Prepare V4V7 and BevD items, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and quality in every unit.
• Plan and manage mise-en-place activities to meet daily production schedules.
• Execute bulk orders of BevD items while following prescribed recipes and service standards.
• Perform daily inventory tasks, including physical stock counts and accurate reporting.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (culinary education is a plus but not mandatory).
• Minimum of 12 months of experience in a kitchen or food service environment (preparation, cooking, inventory management).
• Intermediate understanding of kitchen operations and food preparation techniques.
• Ability to follow recipes with precision and maintain quality standards.
• Strong organizational skills to manage mise-en-place and daily schedules.
• Ability to handle peak service times efficiently and meet performance targets.
• Proficiency in inventory management, including stock counts and reporting.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to hygiene and food safety.
• Positive attitude, excellent work ethic, and ability to work under pressure.