Job DescriptionPosition: Canteen Cook
Department: Administration / Canteen Reports To: Canteen Supervisor / Admin Manager Location: Varapalayam, Perundurai (Tk), Near sipcot perundurai, Erode. Contact No.9942204107
Job Purpose
To prepare and cook daily meals for 30–40 employees, ensuring hygienic food preparation, timely service, and maintenance of quality and cleanliness standards in the canteen.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner daily for 30–40 employees as per the planned menu.
- Plan the daily/weekly menu in coordination with the canteen supervisor, ensuring variety and balanced meals.
- Ensure food is cooked hygienically, on time, and served at the correct temperature.
- Estimate and requisition raw materials (vegetables, grains, spices, oil, etc.) based on headcount, avoiding wastage.
- Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen, cooking equipment, utensils, and storage areas as per hygiene standards.
- Store food items and raw materials properly to prevent spoilage and contamination.
- Follow food safety practices (FSSAI/food hygiene norms) during preparation, cooking, and serving.
- Coordinate with helpers/kitchen staff for cutting, cleaning, and serving tasks.
- Ensure proper handling and disposal of kitchen waste.
- Report any equipment issues (gas, stove, utensils) to the supervisor for timely repair.
- Maintain stock records of groceries/provisions and inform supervisor for timely replenishment.
- Adhere to special dietary requirements or requests (e.g., festival meals, special diets) as instructed.
Key Skills & Competencies
- Good cooking skills, especially in bulk/mass cooking for 30–40 people.
- Knowledge of hygiene and food safety practices.
- Ability to manage time effectively to serve meals on schedule.
- Basic understanding of quantity estimation and cost control.
- Cleanliness, punctuality, and reliability.
Qualification & Experience
- Education: No formal education required; basic literacy preferred.
- Experience: Minimum 2–3 years of experience as a cook, preferably in an industrial canteen, hostel, or catering setup handling bulk cooking.
Other Requirements
- Willingness to work in shifts, including early morning hours if required.
- Physically fit to handle bulk cooking and standing for long hours.
- Good personal hygiene habits.
Pay: ₹18,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
