Cook

JOB DESCRIPTION – COOK

Organization: Venu Naturopathy Centre
Department: Kitchen / Patient Food Services
Position: Cook
Working Hours: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Job Purpose

To prepare healthy, hygienic, and nutritious food for patients as per their prescribed diet, naturopathy requirements, and instructions from the concerned staff.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Prepare daily patient meals, snacks, beverages, and special diet meals as per the prescribed diet plan.

• Prepare food according to individual patient requirements and dietary instructions.

• Follow instructions regarding low-salt, low-oil, liquid, soft, diabetic, or other special diets, wherever applicable.

• Ensure food is fresh, hygienic, nutritious, and properly cooked.

• Maintain proper taste, quality, portion size, and presentation of patient food.

• Prepare and serve patient meals according to the scheduled meal timings.

• Ensure that the correct diet is provided to the correct patient as per the diet instructions.

• Coordinate with the concerned staff regarding patient diet requirements and any changes in the diet plan.

• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen, cooking area, utensils, and equipment.

• Check the quality and freshness of vegetables, fruits, grains, and other food items before use.

• Store food items properly and maintain proper food safety practices.

• Avoid unnecessary wastage of food and kitchen materials.

• Maintain personal hygiene and wear clean kitchen uniform, cap/hair covering, and other required protective items.

• Handle kitchen equipment safely and report any damage or malfunction to the supervisor.

• Maintain proper kitchen stock and inform the concerned person about low-stock or required items.

• Follow all food safety, hygiene, infection-control, and workplace safety guidelines.

• Support the kitchen team in maintaining smooth and timely food services.

• Perform other kitchen-related duties assigned by the Supervisor/Management.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Cook, preferably in a hospital, naturopathy centre, wellness centre, or healthcare facility.

• Knowledge of preparing healthy, nutritious, and patient-specific meals.

• Basic knowledge of special and therapeutic diets.

• Knowledge of kitchen hygiene and food safety.

• Ability to follow diet instructions carefully.

• Good teamwork, punctuality, and discipline.

• Physically fit and able to perform kitchen duties.

• It is a Full Time Cook / Chef job for candidates with 2 - 3 years of experience.