Job Description – South Indian Cook (Breakfast Operations)
Department: Food Production / Kitchen
Reporting To: Executive Chef / Sous Chef / Kitchen In-Charge
Location: [Hotel / Restaurant Name]
Job Purpose
To prepare, cook, and present authentic South Indian breakfast dishes while overseeing smooth morning breakfast operations, ensuring high quality, hygiene, consistency, and guest satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook South Indian breakfast items such as Idli, Dosa, Vada, Uttapam, Upma, Pongal, Appam, Sambhar, Chutneys, and Rasam.
- Plan and execute daily breakfast production as per occupancy and forecast.
- Overlook complete morning breakfast operations, including live counters and buffet service.
- Ensure timely preparation, replenishment, and presentation of breakfast buffet.
- Maintain consistency in taste, quality, portion size, and presentation.
- Monitor food hygiene, safety, and sanitation as per FSSAI & hotel SOP standards.
- Supervise and guide commis and kitchen helpers during breakfast service.
- Ensure proper mise-en-place and preparation before service.
- Minimize wastage and control food cost.
- Maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment, work area, and storage areas.
- Assist in menu planning, recipe standardization, and special breakfast promotions.
- Ensure proper storage, labeling, and FIFO practices.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of authentic South Indian cuisine
- Expertise in bulk breakfast production
- Time management and multitasking skills
- Leadership and team-handling ability
- Hygiene and safety awareness
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum Qualification: 10th Pass / Diploma in Hotel Management / Professional Culinary Training
- Experience: 2–6 years as South Indian Cook / Breakfast Cook in hotels, resorts, or reputed restaurants
Working Conditions
- Early morning shifts (5:00 AM – 2:00 PM or as per hotel operations)
- High-volume breakfast service
- Standing for long hours
Salary & Benefits (CTC)
- CTC: ₹25,000 – ₹35,000 per month (depending on experience & skill)
- Additional Benefits:
- Service Charge share
- Incentives (performance-based)
- Duty meals
- Uniform & Laundry
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Food provided
- Leave encashment
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
