CDP / DCDP – Fast Food & Street Food

CDP / DCDP – Fast Food & Street Food

Job Type

Full-time

Department

Kitchen / Food Production

Industry

QSR / Fast Food / Food Court / Restaurant

Location

Bangalore

Experience

3–7 years

Salary

₹25,000 – ₹30000 per month, depending on experience and skills

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced CDP / DCDP – Fast Food & Street Food to manage food production and kitchen operations in a high-volume QSR/food-court environment.

The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience in Indian fast food, street food, chaat, momos, fresh juices, snacks and quick-service products.

The candidate should be able to manage a kitchen team, maintain food quality and consistency, control wastage, follow recipes and portion standards, and ensure smooth production during peak hours.

Key Responsibilities1. Food Production

Manage daily kitchen and food production operations.

Prepare and supervise preparation of fast-food and street-food products.

Ensure food is prepared according to standard recipes and portion sizes.

Maintain consistent taste, presentation and quality.

Handle high-volume orders during peak business hours.

Ensure mise en place is completed before service.

Coordinate preparation according to expected sales and business volume.

Product Experience

Candidates with hands-on experience in the following categories will be preferred

Chaat & Indian Street Food

Pani Puri

Bhel Puri

Sev Puri

Dahi Puri

Papdi Chaat

Aloo Chaat

Samosa Chaat

Other Indian street-food products

Momos

Steamed Momos

Fried Momos

Paneer Momos

Chicken Momos

Veg Momos

Different momo fillings, sauces and chutneys

Fast Food

Sandwiches

Burgers

Rolls

Wraps

Fries

Garlic Bread

Pasta

Maggi

Snacks and quick bites

Juices & Beverages

Fresh Fruit Juices

Fresh Lime

Milkshakes

Mocktails

Cold beverages

Basic beverage preparation and presentation

Experience in street food, QSR or high-volume fast-food production will be highly preferred.

Kitchen Team Management

Supervise Commis, kitchen helpers and other kitchen staff.

Allocate daily kitchen duties.

Ensure adequate manpower during peak hours.

Train team members on recipes, preparation methods and hygiene.

Monitor staff performance and discipline.

Ensure smooth coordination between kitchen and service teams.

Support the team during peak business hours whenever required.

Food Quality & Consistency

Maintain consistent taste and product quality.

Follow standard recipes and preparation procedures.

Maintain correct portion sizes.

Check raw materials before production.

Ensure proper storage of ingredients.

Monitor cooking temperatures and cooking times.

Check the quality of sauces, chutneys, fillings, gravies and other preparations.

Ensure all products are fresh and suitable for sale.

Inventory & Wastage Control

Check daily raw-material requirements.

Coordinate with the outlet manager/store team for stock requirements.

Monitor consumption of vegetables, sauces, spices, dairy products and other ingredients.

Minimize food wastage.

Follow FIFO and proper food storage practices.

Report shortages, excess consumption and damaged/expired products.

Maintain proper control over food cost.

Hygiene & Food Safety

Maintain high standards of kitchen hygiene and cleanliness.

Ensure staff follow food safety procedures.

Ensure proper handwashing and personal hygiene.

Maintain clean workstations and equipment.

Ensure raw and cooked food are handled and stored properly.

Follow FIFO and food storage standards.

Ensure proper cleaning and sanitization of kitchen equipment.

Prevent cross-contamination.

Ensure food is prepared and stored at appropriate temperatures.

Kitchen Operations

Plan daily preparation according to expected sales.

Ensure all ingredients are ready before opening.

Monitor production during service.

Ensure orders are prepared within the required service time.

Coordinate with the counter/service team.

Handle customer/order-related food complaints professionally.

Maintain kitchen discipline during peak hours.

Ensure closing procedures are completed properly.

New Product & Menu Support

Support the management team in developing new fast-food products.

Suggest improvements to existing recipes.

Conduct product trials when required.

Help standardize recipes and portion sizes.

Train outlet teams on new products.

Maintain consistency when new products are introduced across multiple outlets.

Required Skills

Strong hands-on cooking skills.

Good knowledge of Indian fast food and street food.

Experience with chaat and momo preparation preferred.

Experience with fresh juices and beverages preferred.

Ability to work in a high-volume QSR environment.

Strong team-management skills.

Good knowledge of food hygiene and safety.

Good understanding of food cost and wastage control.

Ability to work quickly during peak hours.

Good communication and coordination skills.

Ability to follow standardized recipes and SOPs.

Qualification

Hotel Management / Culinary qualification preferred.

ITI/food production qualification or relevant culinary training is an advantage.

Relevant hands-on experience may be considered in place of formal qualifications.

Experience Required

CDP

4–7 years of relevant experience.

DCDP

3–5 years of relevant experience.

Candidates with experience in

QSR

Fast Food Restaurants

Street Food

Chaat Restaurants

Momo Outlets

Food Courts

Cafes

Quick-Service Restaurants

High-volume kitchens

will be preferred.

Personal Attributes

The candidate should be

Hardworking

Hands-on

Responsible

Disciplined

Clean and hygienic

Team-oriented

Able to work under pressure

Quick in decision-making

Quality-conscious

Willing to work flexible shifts

Key Performance Areas

The selected candidate will be responsible for

Food quality and consistency.

Kitchen productivity.

Order preparation time.

Food wastage control.

Food cost control.

Kitchen hygiene.

Team productivity.

Recipe and portion compliance.

Customer satisfaction.

Smooth kitchen operations during peak hours.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a hand