South Indian Chef

South Indian Chef – Vegetarian Kitchen

Apna Bazar is looking for an experienced South Indian Chef to manage our vegetarian kitchen located inside our grocery store.

Position Overview

We are seeking a dependable and experienced chef with 5+ years of experience preparing Indian vegetarian food. The ideal candidate should be comfortable independently managing day-to-day kitchen operations with the support of a kitchen helper.

Required Cooking Experience

Candidates should have strong experience preparing:

• South Indian Tiffins: Idly, different varieties of Dosa, Pongal, Poori, Vada, and other breakfast/tiffin items

• Curries: South Indian and North Indian vegetarian curries

• Biryanis: Different varieties of vegetarian biryanis

• Indian Snacks: Punugulu, Bajji, Pakora, Vada, and similar snacks

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh, consistent, high-quality vegetarian food

• Manage daily food preparation and kitchen operations

• Maintain food quality, taste, portion consistency, and presentation

• Plan and coordinate preparation with a kitchen helper

• Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe kitchen

• Manage ingredients efficiently and minimize food waste

• Ensure food is prepared on time for daily service

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Indian cooking experience

• Strong knowledge of South Indian cuisine

• Experience with both South and North Indian vegetarian dishes

• Ability to independently manage a small kitchen

• Reliable, organized, and able to work in a fast-paced environment

• Good understanding of kitchen cleanliness and food-safety practices

Compensation & Schedule

• Pay: Competitive, based on experience

• Payment: Bi-weekly

• Schedule: Full-time

• Time Off: One day off per week

If you have strong South Indian cooking experience and are interested in managing a growing vegetarian kitchen, we would be happy to hear from you.

Apply with your resume and details of your previous cooking/kitchen experience.