Cook (Preparation)

Job Description Cook (Preparation)

Job Title: Cook Food Preparation (Ready-to-Eat / Frozen Foods)

Department: Production / Kitchen

Company: Wardwizard Foods & Beverages Ltd.

Location: POR, Vadodara, Gujarat

Employment Type: Full-time

Reports To: Production Supervisor / Production Manager / Chef (R&D/Production)

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Job Purpose:

The Cook (Preparation) will be responsible for preparing raw materials, ingredients, and cooked batches for Ready-to-Eat (RTE) and Frozen Foods manufacturing. This role involves following standard recipes, maintaining hygiene and food safety, operating kitchen and cooking equipment, and ensuring consistency in taste and product quality.

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Key Responsibilities:

1. Food Preparation & Cooking

• Carry out preparation of ingredients—cleaning, cutting, marination, mixing, thawing, and portioning as per the batch sheet.
• Cook food products (Indian, Continental, Snacks, Frozen Foods, etc.) as per standard recipe cards (SRC).
• Ensure strict adherence to batch production schedules.
• Maintain consistency of taste, seasoning, and texture according to product specifications.

2. Equipment Handling

• Operate industrial kitchen equipment such as:
• Steam kettles, boilers
• Ovens and fryers
• Cutters, mixers, grinders
• Steamers, cookers, tilting pans
• Follow SOPs for equipment usage, cleaning, and maintenance.

3. Quality & Food Safety Compliance

• Maintain high hygiene standards while handling food.
• Ensure all ingredients are within shelf life and stored as per FSSAI norms.
• Follow GMP, HACCP, and food safety guidelines.
• Strict adherence to:
• Personal hygiene
• Cross-contamination control
• Clean-as-you-go practices

4. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain daily production and batch preparation records.
• Record ingredient issuance and consumption in the batch sheet.
• Report any deviation in recipe, taste, ingredient quality, or equipment malfunction immediately to the supervisor.

5. Coordination

• Work closely with R&D, Production, and QC/QA team for trial batches and new product development.
• Coordinate with the store department for timely material requisition.
• Ensure FIFO & FEFO while using raw materials.

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Skills & Competencies Required:

• Good knowledge of food preparation techniques.
• Understanding of commercial kitchen operations.
• Ability to follow recipes accurately and maintain taste consistency.
• Basic literacy to read SOPs, recipe cards, and batch sheets.
• Awareness of hygiene, sanitation, and safe handling of food.

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Physical & Behavioral Requirements:

• Physically fit to stand for long hours and perform lifting tasks (ingredient handling).
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Efficient and disciplined with time management.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

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Education & Experience:

• 12th Pass / Diploma in Food Production / Hotel Management (preferred).
• 1–5 years experience in:
• Food manufacturing plant kitchen OR
• Commercial kitchen (restaurant, hotel, cloud kitchen, catering)
• Experience in Ready-to-Eat or Frozen Foods industry will be an advantage.

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Work Conditions:

• Work in cooking and preparation areas where heat, steam, and equipment operation is involved.
• Must follow strict PPE guidelines (apron, gloves, hairnet, mask, safety shoes).