Kitchen Helper

Company Overview

Nando’s Foods Private Limited is an expanding food and beverage business dedicated to serving meals of consistent quality and maintaining a dependable dining experience. The team culture places importance on cooperation, tidiness, and smooth service within a busy kitchen setting. Staff are given opportunities to build practical capabilities in food preparation and customer-facing service while learning in a supportive environment.

Role Summary

This is a full-time, on-site position for a Kitchen Helper in Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu. The selected candidate will assist cooks and other kitchen team members with everyday kitchen work, including washing, chopping, sorting, and arranging ingredients. The role also involves keeping the kitchen area clean, washing tools and utensils, handling waste properly, and supporting basic cooking activities under guidance. Additional duties may include replenishing ingredients and supplies, keeping work areas organized, helping with dish plating, coordinating with service staff, and consistently following food safety and hygiene practices.

Key Duties

• Support food preparation by cleaning, washing, cutting, and organizing ingredients.
• Assist with simple cooking tasks when directed by senior kitchen staff.
• Keep the kitchen, utensils, and equipment clean and ready for use.
• Dispose of waste properly and help maintain sanitary work areas.
• Refill ingredients and supplies as needed during service.
• Help keep counters, stations, and tools orderly throughout operations.
• Assist with plating and coordinate with serving staff when required.
• Follow hygiene, cleanliness, and food safety standards at all times.

Requirements

• Hands-on familiarity with food preparation and basic cooking support.
• Good understanding of cleanliness, hygiene, and safe food-handling practices.
• A service-oriented approach and willingness to contribute to a quality dining experience.
• Ability to take instructions well and work effectively in a busy team environment.
• Physical stamina to remain standing for long periods and manage light to moderate lifting and repetitive tasks.
• Prior experience in a restaurant or food service setting is helpful but not essential.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including weekends and public holidays, based on business needs.

Additional Information

The role is based in Nagercoil and requires working on-site. The employer emphasizes teamwork, cleanliness, efficiency, and a willingness to learn and grow within a fast-paced kitchen operation.