Cloud Kitchen Chef

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