Cooking Operations Consultant

PCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

PCI is committed to providing equal opportunity to all working for it and in creating an inclusive work environment. We respect the diversity of our people and follow a fair, non-discriminatory approach in terms of gender, age, nationality race, caste, religion, community, marital status, physical challenge, and sexual orientation.

We promote diversity in the workplace and ensure a culture of zero tolerance to any form of discrimination, abuse, or harassment whether sexual, physical, or psychological.

PCI provides equal opportunity in recruitment, appraisals, promotion, and career progression. Our people policies are fair, objective, and non-discriminatory and everyone is expected to adhere to them.

About the Position:

Position Title: Cooking Operations Consultant

Number of Position: 01

Reporting: Assistant State Program Manager – Food Enterprises, Kolkata

Location: Kolkata

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Qualifications:

• Ability to read, write, and speak Bengali.
• Proven experience for more than 5 years in food service management/cooking.
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• Ability to train, lead and motivate a team effectively.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle pressure
• Comfortable with Bengali and basic Chinese/continental dishes.

How to apply:

• Interested candidates can apply for the Position by using the following link:

About the Role

Cooking & Culinary Excellence (Core Responsibility)

• Lead and support daily cooking operations, ensuring high-quality food preparation aligned with standardized menus and recipes.
• Train and mentor food entrepreneurs and kitchen staff in bulk cooking techniques, taste consistency, presentation, and time management.
• Provide on-site support during food preparation, especially in the initial setup stages.
• Demonstrate cooking techniques for Bengali and basic Chinese/continental cuisines,
• Promote best practices in food preparation, storage, portion control, and plating.
• Ensure menu standardization, taste trials, and adaptation based on customer preferences
• Conduct regular taste checks and implement improvements based on feedback.

Kitchen & Outlet Operations

• Supervise overall kitchen workflow including preparation, hygiene, equipment handling, and cooking timelines.
• Maintain cleanliness and food safety standards
• Monitor inventory for ingredients and supplies critical to food production; ensure timely procurement of perishable and dry ingredients.

Mobile Food Truck Operations

• Support food preparation and packaging in mobile kitchen units.
• Ensure trucks are cooking-ready: clean, functional, and well-stocked.

Training & Community Engagement

• Conduct training for women entrepreneurs on cooking techniques, menu planning, and kitchen safety
• Help newly formed kitchen groups or enterprises set up functional and hygienic cooking spaces.
• Encourage innovation in menu offerings using local and seasonal ingredients.

Operational Support

· Support basic operations like inventory tracking and customer order coordination.

· Provide inputs for pricing based on portion size and ingredient cost.

· Address food-related customer complaints with professionalism and attention to detail.

What can you expect in PCI:

• A warm, inclusive, and happy work environment.
• Performance driven reward mechanism.
• The best of the class benefits from competitive remunerations.
• Health Insurance coverage for self, spouse & Children.
• Group Terms Life Insurance and Group Accident Insurance for Self.
• All other statutory benefits.
• Regular Recognition of performance and PCI Value display in work
• An empowering organisation structure which values individual’s skills, competencies and potential.
• Opportunities to operate in a cross functional role.
• Higher responsibilities and larger roles are merit based.
• Young Talent Programs for developing future leaders.
• Leadership roles for women are encouraged and given preference in selection and training.

Recruitment Process:

Recruitment Process:

1. Applications will be shortlisted based on the specified criteria mentioned in the Job Description.

2. Shortlisted candidates will appear for a written assignment (if required).

3. Group Discussions may be part of the interview process for certain positions.

4. The process could also include presentation of the assignment.

5. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend one or more rounds of panel interviews.

The complete process usually takes 2 to 3 weeks. Those moving to the final round of interviews will be hearing from the People & Culture team. We prefer in person meetings but in case of location distances, we are happy to meet you virtually.

Job Type: Contractual / Temporary
Contract length: 8 months

Pay: ₹9,875.32 - ₹32,167.08 per month

Education:

• Secondary(10th Pass) (Preferred)

Location:

• Kolkata, West Bengal (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected Start Date: 10/09/2025