Kitchen Helper

Job Role and Responsibilities

As a Kitchen Helper, you will be responsible for preparing ingredients, assisting with cooking and service, managing packing and dispatch, and ensuring the kitchen maintains high standards of hygiene and organization. You will follow precise recipe instructions, help prepare Korean sauces and dishes under supervision, and operate kitchen equipment safely.

• Wash, chop, and prepare vegetables and proteins according to recipe guidelines.
• Accurately marinate and portion meats using measurements rather than estimation.
• Prepare sauces and base ingredients for Korean cuisine under guidance.
• Set up your work area before each shift.
• Cook dishes by strictly following standardized recipes, ensuring consistency.
• Manage multiple orders efficiently during busy periods, maintaining quality.
• Ensure proper portion control and presentation standards.
• Operate cooking appliances such as wok, induction cooker, and pressure cooker safely.
• Pack orders with accuracy according to delivery platform requirements, labeling properly.
• Coordinate packing pace to meet delivery deadlines and perform quality checks to avoid errors or spillage.
• Clean and sanitize all work surfaces, equipment, and utensils after shifts.
• Adhere to FIFO inventory system and report low stock in time.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene following FSSAI food safety regulations.

Candidate Requirements

• At least one year of experience in a commercial kitchen, canteen, or quick service restaurant.
• Ability to precisely follow recipe cards without improvisation.
• Competent knife skills and foundational cooking techniques.
• Physically fit to stand for long periods.
• Reliable and punctual with strict adherence to shift schedules.
• Motivated to learn the preparation of Korean cuisine from the ground up.
• Basic knowledge of food hygiene and cleanliness practices.
• Ability to remain calm and efficient during peak service hours.

Compensation and Benefits

• Monthly fixed salary, with final amount set during interview depending on experience.
• Meals provided during work shifts.
• Opportunity to acquire skills in Korean culinary arts, a growing and in-demand food genre in Bangalore.
• Modern and clean kitchen facilities located in HSR Layout.

Employment Terms

• Probationary period of 2 months, evaluating punctuality, hygiene, and recipe compliance.
• Notice period for termination: 30 days by either party.
• Work schedule: 6 days per week, 12 noon to 12 midnight shift.
• Early termination without notice will result in salary deductions equivalent to the notice period.