Cook/Chef

Job Description: Cook – Yogstel Backpacker Hostel

Location: Old Ziro, Ziro Valley, Arunachal Pradesh
Position: Full-Time Cook
Salary: ₹18,000–₹20,000 per month, depending on experience
Food & Accommodation: Provided

About Yogstel

Yogstel is a backpacker hostel focused on travel, fitness, community and healthy food. We are looking for a responsible and hardworking cook who can manage daily kitchen operations and prepare tasty, hygienic meals for our guests and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks as per the hostel menu.
• Cook basic Indian, North Indian and popular hostel-style dishes.
• Prepare healthy meals, Maggi, sandwiches, tea, coffee and other cafe items.
• Maintain food quality, taste, hygiene and consistency.
• Manage daily kitchen preparation and ensure orders are served on time.
• Monitor stock, minimize food wastage and inform management about grocery requirements.
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen, utensils and cooking equipment.
• Follow food safety standards and proper food storage practices.
• Take responsibility for daily kitchen operations and coordinate with hostel staff.
• Help maintain a welcoming dining experience for guests.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a cook in a cafe, hostel, restaurant or hotel preferred.
• Ability to prepare basic Indian and North Indian dishes independently.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Responsible, punctual and disciplined.
• Ability to work independently and manage kitchen responsibilities without constant supervision.
• Willingness to work in a hostel environment and coordinate with a small team.

What We Offer

• Salary of ₹18,000–₹20,000 per month, based on experience.
• Food and accommodation.
• Opportunity to work in a backpacker hostel surrounded by the natural beauty of Ziro Valley.
• A friendly, community-oriented working environment.

Interested candidates: Please share your experience, the dishes you can prepare, expected salary and contact details when applying.

Pay: ₹16,000.00 - ₹20,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person