Head Chef

Job Title: Head Cook / Production Head – Base Kitchen

Location: Indirapuram, Ghaziabad

Salary: ₹20,000 – ₹25,000 per month (depending on experience)

Job Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled and reliable Head Cook/Production Head to manage our base kitchen where we prepare semi-finished and pre-prepped items for our company-owned and franchise outlets across NCR. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of recipe preparation, kitchen management, and team supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare all base recipes, including sauces, marinated chicken, gravies, pre-prep items, and more as per standard recipes.
• Ensure quality, consistency, and taste of all items prepared in the base kitchen.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff in recipe preparation, hygiene, and production processes.
• Maintain production schedules to meet daily requirement of all outlets.
• Check inventory, manage raw materials, and coordinate timely procurement with the management.
• Implement proper storage, labeling, and FIFO methods.
• Ensure the kitchen follows FSSAI, hygiene, and cleanliness standards.
• Maintain daily production sheets, wastage logs, and stock reports.
• Work closely with management to maintain cost efficiency and minimize wastage.
• Ensure timely dispatch of prepared items to all outlets.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 2–4 years experience as a cook, commis, or production head.
• Strong understanding of Indian/Continental base recipes, marination techniques, and production workflows.
• Ability to manage a small team and handle a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen SOPs.
• Must be reliable, hardworking, and committed to consistency.

Benefits

• Salary up to ₹25,000 (based on experience)
• Growth opportunities within the company
• Supportive work environment