Finding a cook for home can be challenging, especially if you’re staying away from your hometown. Not everyone can make delicacies as you prefer.

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>**“One cannot think well, love well or sleep well if one hasn’t eaten well.”**
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>-Virginia Woolf

In a world that’s always on the run every minute of the day, one doesn’t have the time to cook healthy meals for themselves. As a result, there is a growing need for home cooks, from an individual staying away from home to a family of working members. 

Here are some of the essential points that one needs to keep in mind when hiring a cook:

## 1. Look for a cook nearby
 
 
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Find a cook in your area. Hiring someone who stays nearby makes it easier for them to commute to your house, reducing absenteeism and the number of leaves.

## 2. Experience

Nobody knows your food preferences better than you. So, search for an experienced cook who is open to feedback and suggestions. A professional cook is essential to ensure healthy food and hassle-free kitchen management.

## 3. Verification


Like any other professional setup, you should carefully check your cook’s Government ID and police records before hiring. Besides, you should never hesitate to provide the cook with your verification details either. Proper verification of both parties will help you build a trustworthy relationship with them.

## 4. Trial

This step is vital to understand the experience of the cook that you want to hire. Some people have special requirements. For example, some want to eat simple oil-free meals all the time; others want to try multiple cuisines, etc. It also helps you ensure they follow health, hygiene and safety guidelines. Book a trial with the cook to ensure that you both are on the same page.

## 5. Number of Leaves

You must talk about the number of leaves your cook wants to take in a month. It will help in avoiding any chances of misunderstanding in the future.

## 6. Number of People and Salary
 

When you hire a cook for home, it is possible to have guests over. Therefore, you must be honest about how many guests the cook may expect every month. You should also clarify the number of people they will cook for and discuss their monthly salary accordingly.

Apart from these six points, ensure your cook comes from a reliable reference, so there are no chances of a poor experience.

ChefKart is an online food-tech platform that provides professionally trained multi-cuisine home cooks to hire for a month, a party or one-time cooking while keeping the points mentioned earlier in mind. 

We give you the option to book a trial before hiring a cook. All the cooks are professionally trained and verified. Their skill assessments happen from time to time, making them dependable and more efficient. 

To book and learn more, go to this [link](https://chefkart.onelink.me/RhJy/wa).

Subi Kumari

Subi Kumari

6 things to keep in mind when hiring a cook for home


>**“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”**
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>-Mahatma Gandhi

The domestic working community has long been in need of a solution to provide them with the recognition and empowerment they deserve. The emergence of startups like ChefKart and Broomees is a step towards that direction.

ChefKart is a visionary force established in January 2020, dedicating itself to bringing structure and opportunity. Focusing on those who have been overlooked, ChefKart provides a platform for the cooks to earn a living. The company is unwavering in its mission to empower the cooking community and provide a better future for those within it.

Broomees India, which started in June 2020 with its approach of allotting maids to households, addresses two critical problems. Not only does it provide quality service to its customers, but it also organises the domestic working sector. The company's success, as seen with its recent appearance on Shark Tank India and acquisition of ₹1 crore, is a testament to its impact on the industry.

Just as Broomees brings organisation to the domestic working community, ChefKart brings the same to the cooking community. With a range of offerings, ChefKart has three modules that achieve its purpose. 

## Monthly Subscription:

The subscription model offers cooks the opportunity for steady employment in different households for one month. By aligning themselves with a reputable organisation, these cooks can project a professional image that goes against the stereotype of their profession.

## Chefit:
The Chefit module offers a one-time cooking service, providing an extra source of income for the cooks. 

But ChefKart's commitment to the cooking community goes beyond just providing work opportunities. 

## Skill Training: 


ChefKart believes that any time is perfect for learning new skills. The cooks who join the organisation learn to cook new cuisines every month from top chefs. 

They also learn soft skills like communication, presentation, behaviour, and much more from the experts. ChefKart provides training certificates to all its trained cooks to 

## Health Camps:

The organisation conducts health and welfare campaigns for their cooks from time to time. The cooks and their family members are encouraged to participate and get their health checked by expert doctors.

## Technological Awareness:


The company also offers training to use the ChefKart App, Google Maps, Rapido, WhatsApp, etc., to its cooks, empowering them with the digital knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the industry.


## Other Engagement Activities: 


The key to running any organisation smoothly is to ensure less to no gap between its people. ChefKart team organises many team-building activities. 

From celebrating festivals like Eid, Diwali, Republic Day, etc., to conducting Town Hall sessions between the founders, executives and cooks, ChefKart is ensuring continuous communication across all levels of the organisation.

Both companies are dedicated to providing a platform for their respective sectors, offering opportunities for individuals to showcase their talents and earn livelihoods. Broomees and ChefKart stand as shining examples of what can be achieved through a commitment to creating a better future for those in need of support and recognition.

The success of such startups serves as a beacon of hope for the domestic working community. The future looks bright for this sector, and it's exciting to see the impact that they will have on the industry.

Here's wishing Broomees India all the luck as they venture into a new level of their journey. The ChefKart team is looking forward to working with them in the future and contributing to the cause of empowering the domestic working community, one startup at a time.

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Empowering the domestic working community

**Finding a cook for home** can be challenging, especially if you’re staying away from your hometown. Not everyone can make delicacies as you prefer.

Additionally, there has been tremendous growth in unhealthy eating practices with the growing love for food, making it crucial to find a cook suitable for your taste and health requirements.

Here are a few suggestions on how to find a cook for your home:

# A) TRADITIONAL METHODS

There are a few traditional ways to discover a suitable cook for you to hire. These old established methods are bound to work if you have good connections.

## 1. Contact society authorities:
 

You can approach the management or the security of your society/colony. For example, you can enquire about excellent cooks in their knowledge who may be looking for a job and ask for a trial.

## 2. Neighbours:

You can visit your neighbours and ask them about the availability and efficiency of their cooks. They can also help you understand their home chef’s cooking and kitchen management skills and the salary they pay.

## 3. Offline Agencies:
 
Many offline organisations in cities like Gurgaon work toward providing cooking services and domestic help near you. These organisations will appoint a cook according to your needs. Do not forget to ask them for a trial.

# B) NEWER AVENUES

You may be interested in exploring the newer avenues for finding the perfect cook for your home if you’re introverted or new to the city.

## 4. Online Platforms:

The Internet is a beauty when finding a solution to just anything. All you need to do is go to your search engine and put in your requirement for a cook near your home. There are many online agencies that you can contact for hiring a cook. Before approaching an online agency, go through their website and see if they understand your requirements & suit your budget.

These are a few ways to find the perfect cook for your home. However, it is understandable that these methods are still very tiresome. Therefore, you can check out ChefKart for a hassle-free cook-hiring process.

ChefKart is a food-tech startup that seamlessly connects cooks to households in Gurgaon and Noida. The company curates your needs for a cook according to the type of home-cooked food you’re looking forward to. All you need to do is download their App, fill in your requirements and they will appoint a home chef for trial. If you’re satisfied, you can go ahead and take the monthly subscription with the same cook. 

All our cooks are professionally trained and AuthBridge verified. To learn more about the services and offers, follow this link.

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