Job Description – QSR / Fast Food Chef
Position: QSR / Fast Food Chef
Industry: Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) / Food & Beverage
Location: Vasai–Virar
Experience: 1–5 years
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: As per experience and skill level
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and energetic QSR / Fast Food Chef who can independently handle the preparation of a variety of fast-food items in a high-volume kitchen environment.
The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience preparing rolls, wraps, pizzas, burgers, sandwiches and related fast-food items, with good knowledge of food preparation, sauces, fillings, portion control and kitchen hygiene.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook rolls, wraps, pizzas, burgers, sandwiches and other QSR products.
- Handle daily food preparation, including sauces, fillings, toppings, marinades and other ingredients.
- Maintain consistency in taste, quality, presentation and portion size.
- Manage food preparation efficiently during high-volume orders.
- Operate kitchen equipment such as grills, ovens, tandoor and other QSR equipment.
- Follow standardized recipes and maintain proper portion control.
- Ensure proper storage and handling of raw materials and prepared food.
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen and workstations.
- Monitor stock and inform the supervisor about ingredient requirements.
- Minimize food wastage and maintain proper FIFO practices.
- Coordinate with kitchen staff to ensure orders are prepared and dispatched on time.
- Follow all food safety and hygiene standards.
- Assist in developing and improving new menu items, recipes and fillings when required.
Required Skills
- Strong hands-on experience in fast food/QSR kitchen operations.
- Good knowledge of rolls & wraps, pizza, burgers and sandwiches.
- Ability to work quickly and efficiently during rush hours.
- Good understanding of sauces, fillings, toppings and food preparation.
- Knowledge of portion control and recipe standardization.
- Good hygiene and kitchen-management practices.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Willingness to learn and introduce new products/menu items.
Preferred Candidate
Candidates with experience in QSR, fast-food outlets, cafés, cloud kitchens, food chains or street-food brands will be preferred.
Experience in new product development / menu innovation (R&D) will be an added advantage.
Key Requirement
We are looking for someone who can independently manage the preparation of multiple QSR products, rather than a chef specialized in only one item.
Interested candidates can share their CV and relevant work experience.