Live In Cook Required in Durgapur with Bengali Cooking Experience
₹18,000 – ₹25,000 / month
- Live in position with free food and accommodation
- Cooking only, no cleaning or washing up work
- Salary 18000 to 25000 based on skill
- Bengali cooking knowledge is essential
- Only three people to cook for daily
- Bonus and salary increase for good cooking
Description
A family in Benachity, Durgapur is looking for a full time live in cook to prepare meals for three people. The work is cooking only, with three meals a day, and extra meals whenever guests visit. Cleaning and washing up are handled by separate house staff, so the cook is responsible for the kitchen work alone. Strong knowledge of Bengali cooking is essential, and the candidate should be able to prepare at least twenty Bengali dishes along with all the everyday basics confidently. Free food and accommodation are provided along with the salary, and staying at the house is required as this is a live in position. Candidates from any part of India can apply as long as they can cook Bengali food well.
Details
Daily Work
The cook will prepare three meals a day for a family of three. When guests visit, extra meals may be needed at short notice, so flexibility with timings is expected. Occasionally the cook may need to pick up groceries, vegetables or ration from nearby shops, all of which are close to the house. No long distance travel is involved.
Cooking Requirements
Bengali cooking is the main requirement. The candidate should be confident with at least twenty Bengali dishes and should also know all the everyday basics such as rice, dal, sabzi, roti and common curries. Home style cooking matters more than restaurant style presentation.
What Is Not Included
This is a cooking role only. House cleaning, sweeping, mopping and washing utensils are handled by separate staff. The cook is responsible for kitchen work and keeping the cooking area in order.
Salary and Growth
The salary range is 18000 to 25000 per month depending on cooking skill and experience. Food and accommodation are provided free of cost on top of the salary. A candidate who cooks well can expect a bonus and a salary increase over time.
Who Should Apply
Candidates between 25 and 35 years of age with at least two to three years of previous cooking experience should apply. Prior work in a household, hostel, canteen or restaurant kitchen is preferred. Applicants from any state of India are welcome provided they can cook Bengali food properly.
Questions and answers
Is this a live in job?
Yes. The cook has to stay at the house. Free accommodation and food are provided along with the monthly salary.
How many people is the cooking for?
Three people daily, with three meals a day. Additional cooking is needed when guests visit.
Does the cook have to clean or wash utensils?
No. Cleaning and washing up are handled by separate house staff. The role is cooking only.
Is Bengali cooking compulsory?
Yes. The candidate must be able to cook at least twenty Bengali dishes along with all the everyday basics.
Can candidates from other states apply?
Yes. Applicants from any part of India are welcome as long as they can cook Bengali food well.
Is there any chance of a salary increase?
Yes. A bonus and a salary increase are possible for a cook whose food is consistently good.