Co.Chef /Studio Chef

JOB DESCRIPTION: CO-CHEF / STUDIO CHEF TO CELEBRITY CHEF
(Kitchen Studio YouTube/Reels ¢ Inventory Ownership)
Job Title
Co-Chef / Studio Chef / Assistant to Celebrity Chef (Aanal Kotak)
Reports To
Personal Secretary / Management Heads
Work Loca¢on
Studio Kitchen | Central Kitchen | Shoot Loca¢ons | Events (Travel Required Compulsory)
Employment Type
Full-Time
ROLE SUMMARY
The Co-Chef / Studio Chef will work closely with the Celebrity Chef and is responsible not
only for cooking support but also for complete studio kitchen management, YouTube &
Reel shoot execu¢on, and strict prop & inventory control.
This is a high-responsibility role involving food, content, studio assets, and brand
conden¢ality.
A. CULINARY & KITCHEN RESPONSIBILITIES
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Assist Celebrity Chef in daily cooking, prep, and execu¢on
Prepare dishes exactly as per Chefs recipe and standards
Ensure taste consistency, pla¢ng accuracy, and hygiene
Handle mise-en-place, prep, and nal execu¢on
Maintain food safety, cleanliness, and kitchen discipline
Support recipe trials, tes¢ng, and shoot dishes
B. YOUTUBE, REELS & CONTENT SHOOT RESPONSIBILITIES
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Assist during YouTube long-format videos & Instagram Reels
Prepare all ingredients pre-measured, pre-cut, and camera-ready
Maintain visual consistency across mul¢ple takes

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Support hero shots, thumbnail pla¢ng, and food styling
Keep backup ingredients ready for re-shoots
Maintain clean, aesthe¢c worktop for close-up shots
Coordinate with videographers, produc¢on & content teams
Follow shoot scripts, cues, and ¢melines strictly
Maintain conden¢ality of unreleased content & recipes.
C. STUDIO KITCHEN OWNERSHIP (END-TO-END)
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Take complete responsibility of studio kitchen
Ensure studio is shoot-ready at all ¢mes
Daily check of:
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Gas / Induc¢on
Appliances
Utensils
Power & safety
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Open & close studio kitchen as per SOP
Report damage, shortage, or malfunc¢on immediately
D. PROP, EQUIPMENT & INVENTORY MANAGEMENT (MANDATORY)
¢ Master Prop Inventory Responsibility
The Studio Chef is responsible for ALL studio assets, including:
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Cooking utensils
Crockery & cutlery
Serving & pla¢ng props
Glassware
Appliances & tools
Studio kitchen d©cor items
Each item must be:
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Listed in inventory
Tagged / numbered

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Maintained in good condi¢on
¢ PROP ENTRY EXIT SYSTEM (STRICT & NON-NEGOTIABLE)
Whenever ANY prop/equipment is taken OUT of the studio (for shoot, event, repair, or
external use):
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¢ Photo BEFORE taking out
¢ Photo AFTER returning
¢ Entry in Prop Inventory Register / Google Sheet with:
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Date
Time
Prop Name / ID
Quan¢ty
Purpose (Shoot / Event / Repair)
Taken By
Condi¢on (Good / Damaged / Repair Needed)
¢¢ NO PROP moves without entry + photo proof
¢ External Shoot / Event Prop Protocol
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Prepare prop checklist before exit
Verify props at:
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Studio exit
Shoot loca¢on
Return to studio
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Immediately report:
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Missing items
Breakage
Damage
E. DOCUMENTATION & REPORTING
Maintain:
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Daily kitchen checklist
Shoot readiness checklist
Prop inventory checklist
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Weekly repor¢ng:
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Inventory status
Damage / replacement requirement
Coordinate with Admin / Opera¢ons for approvals
F. ACCOUNTABILITY & DISCIPLINE
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All studio props & equipment are company property
Any loss, damage, or misuse due to negligence will be:
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Documented
Reported
Recovered as per company policy
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Strict adherence to:
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SOPs
Studio discipline
Conden¢ality & NDA
IMPORTANT ROLE CLARIFICATION
This role is NOT only cooking.
This is a Studio Chef + Shoot Chef + Inventory Controller + Brand Support Role.
High trust, discipline, ownership, and professionalism are mandatory.

Perks and benefits

Free meal