Cook / Chef Jobs in Chennai – Hotel & Restaurant

Hiring experienced Cooks / Chefs in Chennai hotels and restaurants to prepare South Indian, North Indian, Chinese and tandoori dishes as per menu and taste standard of the outlet.

The role includes food preparation, cooking, basic menu support and maintaining cleanliness and hygiene inside the kitchen and work area.

• Food Preparation & Cooking

  Prepare ingredients, follow recipes and cook breakfast, lunch and dinner items as per menu, maintaining consistent taste, portion size and presentation.

• Menu & Special Items Support

  Prepare daily specials, combo items and party orders based on hotel requirement and assist in introducing new dishes after trials and tasting approvals from management.

• Kitchen Hygiene & Safety

  Maintain cleanliness of cooking area, gas range, tawa, grill and utensils, follow basic food safety practices and ensure proper storage of raw materials and cooked food.

• Stock & Wastage Control

  Inform management about daily requirement of vegetables, masala and provisions, use ingredients carefully to reduce wastage and help in stock rotation (FIFO).

• Teamwork & Coordination

  Coordinate with helpers, service staff and cash counter, ensure orders are prepared on time during peak hours and support smooth functioning of kitchen operations.

• Education

  No specific higher qualification required for cook roles; hotel management or culinary course preferred for chef and head cook positions.

• Experience

  1–10 years experience as cook or chef in hotel, restaurant, mess, catering or cloud kitchen; exposure to South Indian, North Indian or multi-cuisine cooking as per requirement.

• Skills

  Good speed in chopping and cooking, knowledge of masala and gravies, understanding of taste balance and ability to handle pressure during busy service hours.

• Others

  Ready to work in shift timings (morning / evening / night) including weekends and festivals, and follow hotel policies related to hygiene and discipline.