Cook, Domestic

Aliases: Cook-Bearer, Private Chef, Bawarchi, House Cook

Industry/Sector(s): Tourism and Hospitality

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Cook, Domestic is expected to perform include:

Preparing and cooking meals in private households
Planning menu according to own judgement or employer’s instructions
Preparing vegetables and meats
Cooking food according to recipes or own judgement
Cleaning or supervising cleaning of kitchen and cooking utensils
Serving meals and acting as valet

WORK ENVIRONMENT ^{2, 3}

It is not a desk job
Needs to handle a team
Local travelling is a part of this job role
Part-time job is not available but contractual jobs are available
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Individuals have flexible working hours
Shift system may be available
Overtime may be required

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This job is suitable for people with Both Leg (BL), One Leg (OL), Low Vision (LV) and those who are Hearing Impaired (HH)

This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ³

Preferably, 10^th

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Proficient in preparing various dishes and meals
Equipped to maintain hygienic environment
Efficient in keeping the kitchen clean
Ability to serve meals and perform duties of valet

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Flexible and attentive
Time management skills
Ability to work in a team
Hard-working
Basic reading and writing skills

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Schools across India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ⁴

Domestic Help → Assistant Cook, Domestic → Cook, Domestic

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS ⁵

For candidates with experience – Rs 14,000 to Rs 15,000 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ³

Generally, 1 year of experience required

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ^{5, 3}

Private establishments
Households
Self-employed

KEYWORDS

Cook-Bearer
Private Chef
Bawarchi
House Cook
Personal Chef

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	5120.0300	Cook, Domestic
ISCO 2008	5120	Cooks
NIC 2008	97000	Activities of households as employers of domestic personnel
QP Reference	Not available	Not available
NSQF	Not available	Not available

REFERENCES

1	National Classification of Occupations Division 5
2	http://socialjustice.gov.in/
3	http://www.indeed.co.in/cmp/help-for-comfort/jobs/Indian-Cook-a334421dd6e9eca1?q=cook
4	http://www.dget.nic.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/publication/Des-Div-5.pdf
5	http://www.indeed.co.in/cmp/TGS-Constructions-Pvt.Ltd./jobs/Cook-Full-Time-4210d2fa554fb781?q=cook

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