Chef – Head Kitchen (Single Unit)

Position Overview

Protein Box is seeking a proactive Chef to oversee and operate a dedicated kitchen unit located in Nagpur. This opportunity is designed for candidates at the Commis II or Commis III level who aspire to take full responsibility for the food quality, team leadership, and daily activities of a single kitchen.

Primary Responsibilities

• Execute meal preparation in line with Protein Box standard operating procedures and recipes, ensuring timeliness and accuracy.
• Maintain uniformity in flavor, portion sizes, and plating across all customer orders.
• Manage the daily workflow of the kitchen including preparation scheduling, inventory management, and order processing.
• Lead a small kitchen team of 3 to 4 members by assigning tasks and coordinating shifts effectively.
• Guarantee prompt and error-free delivery of subscriber meals and online orders.
• Operate the POS system (Petpooja) to track orders and handle billing processes.
• Handle online delivery management through platforms such as Zomato and Swiggy, including order supervision and packaging coordination.
• Adhere strictly to hygiene, cleanliness, and food safety norms in accordance with FSSAI standards.
• Keep stock levels monitored and work with procurement to ensure timely supply replenishment.
• Focus on minimizing wastage while promoting efficient kitchen operations.

Requirements

• Possess between 1 to 4 years of experience within QSRs, cloud kitchens, or restaurant operations.
• Background as Commis II or Commis III is preferred.
• Basic skills in managing kitchen workflows and team supervision.
• Familiarity with POS systems, particularly Petpooja.
• Experience in managing food orders via online delivery platforms such as Zomato and Swiggy.
• Capability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Exhibit strong responsibility, ownership mentality, and discipline.

Ideal Candidate Traits

• A strong sense of ownership, treating the kitchen as their personal venture.
• Attention to detail with emphasis on quality consistency and operational speed.
• A collaborative mindset with leadership through example.
• Enthusiasm for continuous learning and adapting within a growing brand.

Why Join Protein Box

• Opportunity to autonomously manage a kitchen unit.
• Be part of a rapidly expanding brand in the health food industry.
• High-responsibility role with potential career growth into overseeing multiple kitchen units.
• Exposure to scalable, SOP-based kitchen operations.