Indian Cook

About the Role

Vicky's Kitchen, operating a home-style tiffin service, is seeking a dependable and proficient Indian Home-Style Cook to join their team located at Hiranandani Estate, Thane. The cook will be responsible for preparing 30 to 50 tiffins per day, focusing on consistent flavor and hygiene.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner items following the planned menus daily.
• Cook 30–50 tiffin portions per day maintaining consistent taste and quality.
• Prepare typical Indian dishes including dal, sabzi, gravy, rice, chapati, roti, paratha, and other regional foods.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Maharashtrian and North Indian home-style cooking.
• Prepare common breakfast items like poha, upma, sabudana khichdi, paratha, idli, and dosa.
• Adhere strictly to established recipes, portion sizes, and ingredient quantities.
• Maintain excellent kitchen cleanliness and hygiene.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of raw ingredients and cooked meals.
• Organize cooking processes efficiently to ensure food is ready for timely packing and dispatch.
• Minimize waste, controlling the use of oil, spices, and other ingredients.
• Coordinate with kitchen helper for preparation, cleanliness, and packaging.
• Maintain consistent taste, quantity, and presentation quality.
• Notify management ahead of time about shortages or kitchen supply needs.

Skills and Experience

• At least 2 to 3 years of relevant cooking experience, preferably in tiffin services, mess, restaurant, or bulk/home-style cooking environments.
• Proficient in Indian cooking techniques with good chapati and roti making skills.
• Able to manage cooking for 30 to 50 people.
• Excellent palate with a refined sense of taste and seasoning.
• Quick, well-organized, and disciplined approach to work.
• Strong commitment to hygiene standards.
• Dedicated to following recipes and kitchen instructions.
• Reliable, punctual with a positive team-oriented mindset.

Additional Information

This position is for a commercial tiffin kitchen and is not a household cook role. Candidates will be required to complete a paid practical trial prior to final employment offers. Preference will be given to candidates capable of preparing tasty, hygienic, and authentic home-style food in bulk.

Working Details

• Location: Hiranandani Estate, Thane
• Working Days: 6 days per week
• Shift Timings: 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
• Salary Range: ₹18,000 to ₹22,000 per month, commensurate with experience and skills