Cook/Chef

Job Description – All-Rounder Chef

The Daily Korner Cafe | All-Day Beer & Cocktail Bistro
Location: Pimple Nilakh / Baner, Pune

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic All-Rounder Chef to manage day-to-day kitchen operations at our all-day cafe and beer & cocktail bistro. The candidate should be capable of preparing a variety of dishes across multiple cuisines, maintaining food quality, and ensuring smooth kitchen operations during breakfast, lunch, evening snacks, and dinner service.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve breakfast, starters, sandwiches, burgers, pizzas, pasta, salads, and main-course dishes.
• Handle multi-cuisine food preparation, including Indian, Chinese, Continental, and cafe-style dishes.
• Manage kitchen operations independently during assigned shifts.
• Ensure consistency in taste, presentation, portion size, and food quality.
• Coordinate with service staff to ensure timely preparation and serving of orders.
• Maintain hygiene, cleanliness, and food safety standards throughout the kitchen.
• Manage stock, monitor ingredient usage, and minimise food wastage.
• Assist with menu planning, preparation, and development of new dishes.
• Follow standard recipes, portion controls, and food-cost guidelines.
• Ensure proper storage, labelling, and rotation of ingredients.
• Maintain kitchen equipment and report maintenance requirements.
• Support the preparation of Jain and vegetarian dishes, with eggetarian or non-vegetarian preparation as required by the menu.

Eligibility & Skills

• Previous experience as an All-Rounder Chef in a cafe, bistro, restaurant, or bar kitchen.
• Knowledge of multiple cuisines and cafe-style menu preparation.
• Ability to work independently and manage kitchen responsibilities.
• Good understanding of food hygiene, inventory control, and kitchen safety.
• Ability to work efficiently during busy hours.
• Team-oriented, punctual, responsible, and passionate about cooking.

Employment Details

• Job Type: Full-time
• Work Location: The Daily Korner Cafe, Pune
• Experience: Relevant kitchen experience preferred
• Salary: As per experience and skills
• Joining: Immediate joiners preferred

Interested candidates may contact +91 8530156364/ [email protected] to discuss the opportunity and schedule an interview.

Pay: ₹17,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Food provided

Work Location: In person