Job Description

The Cloud Kitchen Chef is responsible for preparing high-quality food for delivery-only brands while maintaining consistency, speed, hygiene, and cost efficiency. This role requires strong culinary skills, knowledge of multiple brand recipes, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced production environment.

Key Responsibilities1. Food Preparation & Cooking

Prepare and cook menu items according to standardized recipes and brand guidelines. Maintain taste consistency across batches and delivery orders. Ensure portion control and minimize food wastage. Handle multiple brand menus (if multi-brand kitchen).

2. Kitchen Operations

Set up the kitchen workstation with ingredients, equipment, and tools. Ensure timely preparation during peak order periods. Monitor order management systems (e.g., POS, aggregator dashboards) for seamless execution.

3. Quality & Hygiene

Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene as per FSSAI / HACCP guidelines. Ensure proper storage, labeling, and rotation (FIFO) of ingredients. Conduct regular temperature checks for food, storage, and equipment.

4. Inventory & Cost Control

Monitor stock levels and inform the manager about shortages. Assist with daily/weekly inventory and consumption tracking. Optimize ingredient usage to reduce cost without compromising quality.

5. Compliance & Safety

Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations. Ensure kitchen equipment is properly handled and maintained. Report any equipment malfunction or safety hazard immediately.

6. Team Collaboration

Coordinate with delivery staff, packers, and other kitchen team members. Train junior cooks/commis on recipe procedures and kitchen standards. Support multi-brand operations as required.

Key Skills & Competencies

Strong culinary knowledge (cuisine-specific or multi-cuisine). Ability to work quickly without compromising quality. Familiarity with cloud kitchen platforms & order management tools. Excellent time management and multitasking skills. Knowledge of food safety standards (FSSAI/HACCP). Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Qualifications

Diploma/Certificate in Culinary Arts or Hotel Management (preferred). 2-5 years of experience as a Chef/Commis/Cook, preferably in QSR or cloud kitchen environments. Experience with delivery-based operations is an added advantage.
Job Type: Full-time