Job Description – Assistant Canteen Cook (Staff Canteen)
Position: Assistant Canteen Cook
Department: Staff Canteen
Location: VGP Heritage
Reports To: Canteen Cook / Administration Manager
Job Summary
The Assistant Canteen Cook is responsible for assisting in the preparation and cooking of nutritious meals for VGP Heritage staff. The role involves supporting daily kitchen operations, maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards, and ensuring timely preparation and service of meals in the staff canteen.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Canteen Cook in preparing breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea, and snacks for staff members.
- Clean, cut, and prepare vegetables, meats, and other ingredients required for cooking.
- Ensure food is prepared and served on time according to the staff meal schedule.
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen, cooking equipment, utensils, and dining areas.
- Wash and sanitize kitchen tools and equipment after use.
- Assist in receiving and storing food supplies properly.
- Monitor food stock levels and report shortages to the supervisor.
- Follow all food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
- Minimize food wastage and ensure economical use of ingredients.
- Assist in serving food to staff during meal times when required.
- Support in cleaning and closing activities at the end of each shift.
- Follow all company policies and instructions issued by management.
Requirements
- Minimum 1–3 years of experience in a staff canteen, hotel, restaurant, industrial kitchen, or institutional catering setup.
- Basic knowledge of South Indian and Indian cooking methods.
- Understanding of food hygiene and safety practices.
- Ability to work efficiently in a team environment.
- Physically fit and able to stand for long hours.
- Honest, disciplined, and punctual.
Skills Required
- Food preparation and cooking assistance
- Kitchen cleanliness and hygiene maintenance
- Time management
- Teamwork and communication
- Inventory and stock handling
- Ability to follow recipes and instructions
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: VGP Heritage – Staff Canteen
Salary: As per company standards
Note: The employee is expected to maintain high standards of cleanliness, discipline, and food quality while contributing to the smooth functioning of the staff canteen at VGP Heritage.
Contact Person: Nijusha
7550036140
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
