Apprentice Chef
Company: Manju Groups
Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Department: Food & Beverage / Kitchen
Position: Apprentice Chef
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Summary
Manju Groups is looking for a passionate and hardworking Apprentice Chef to join our kitchen team in Chennai. The candidate will support the Chef and kitchen team in food preparation, cooking, kitchen operations, hygiene and maintaining food-quality standards.
This role is ideal for a fresh culinary graduate or candidate who is looking to build a career in the hospitality and food-service industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Chef and senior kitchen staff in daily food preparation and cooking.
- Prepare ingredients such as vegetables, meat, seafood, sauces and other food items as instructed.
- Follow standard recipes, portion sizes and presentation standards.
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen, equipment and work areas.
- Follow food-safety and sanitation procedures at all times.
- Assist with mise en place before service.
- Support the kitchen team during breakfast, lunch, dinner and other service periods.
- Ensure proper storage, labelling and handling of food items.
- Check the quality and freshness of ingredients before use.
- Minimize food wastage and use ingredients efficiently.
- Clean and maintain kitchen equipment after use.
- Follow instructions from the Chef, Sous Chef and other senior kitchen personnel.
- Assist in maintaining adequate stock of kitchen ingredients and supplies.
- Follow company policies, kitchen safety procedures and hygiene standards.
- Maintain a positive and professional attitude while working as part of a team.
Eligibility
- Diploma / Certificate in Hotel Management, Culinary Arts or Food Production preferred.
- Freshers are welcome to apply.
- Basic knowledge of food preparation and kitchen operations.
- Good understanding of kitchen hygiene and food safety.
- Willingness to learn different cuisines and cooking techniques.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Good teamwork and communication skills.
- Flexible to work in shifts, weekends and holidays when required.
Key Skills
- Basic cooking and food-preparation skills
- Knife-handling skills
- Kitchen hygiene and sanitation
- Food safety awareness
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Willingness to learn
- Discipline and punctuality
Career Opportunity
The Apprentice Chef will receive practical exposure to professional kitchen operations and can develop into positions such as Commis Chef, Demi Chef de Partie and Chef de Partie, subject to performance and experience.
Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
