Kitchen Staff

Job Description – Kitchen Apprentice

Designation: Kitchen Apprentice

Reporting Manager: Sous Chef / Partner Chef

Department: Kitchen (BOH)

Level: Entry-Level / Trainee

About Curious Laddoo Pvt Ltd

As the proud parent company of Zuru Zuru, Delhi’s beloved Japanese comfort food brand, we at Curious Laddoo Pvt Ltd, are redefining what it means to build a restaurant company from the ground up.

We blend global best practices with Indian operational wisdom, balancing street-smart resource optimisation with a deep respect for hospitality. With restaurants, a base kitchen, FMCG aspirations, and managed services already under our belt — we’re not just growing, we’re multiplying.

If you're someone who believes in excellence without ego, hustle with heart, and systems with soul — we’re building something you’ll be proud to call home.

About the Role

The Kitchen Apprentice program is created for young, passionate individuals who want to begin their culinary journey. You will learn foundational kitchen skills from expert chefs, understand CL-standard recipes, and support food preparation, cutting, cleaning, and basic cooking tasks.

This is a hands-on learning role that sets you up to grow into a Line Cook or Commis within 12–18 months.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist chefs with basic food preparation (cutting, cleaning, sorting, portioning).
• Maintain kitchen hygiene, cleanliness, and workstation setup as per SOPs.
• Support mise en place for daily shifts.
• Learn CL recipes, kitchen standards, and equipment handling.
• Follow safety, hygiene, and sanitation guidelines at all times.
• Ensure wastage is kept minimal and accurately reported.
• Support Line Cooks during peak hours.