The cook of the Prime Minister of India is not only expected to make delicious food, but he must also follow the cleanliness, hygiene, and health safety norms of five-star hotel standards.

Cook in PMO: Cooking food for the Prime Minister of the country is not just a cooking job, this responsibility is also linked to the security of the country. Like a normal kitchen, here not only is the tastee is seen, but an invisible wall of security is erected at every step. The cooks who cook food for the PM are not brought from any restaurant or hotel, but they are selected after a very strict process, knowing which you will be stunned.

How are cooks selected for the PM?

There is no direct application or open interview to select a cook for the Prime Minister. Most of the cooks are already posted in the Presidency Staff, Rashtrapati Bhavan or VIP Catering Department of the Government of India. These people have cooked food for VVIP dinners, international summits and state events for years. Along with their experience, their loyalty and behavior are also thoroughly tested. Sometimes the Prime Minister himself can ask for permission to bring his trusted old cook, but even then police verification, Intelligence Bureau (IB) clearance and complete background check are mandatory.

Emphasis is given on these skills!

Talking about cooking skills, the PM's cook is not only expected to make delicious food, but he has to fully follow the cleanliness, hygiene and health safety norms of five star hotel standard. Most cooks have taken training in professional hotel management or culinary arts. They have to be experts in Indian cuisine as well as international dishes, so that the standard of food remains intact even for any foreign guest.

These degrees may be in demand!

Officially, there is no fixed degree required to become the PM's cook, but generally all these are expected from such cooks. Like a course in Professional Hotel Management or Culinary Arts (like a diploma or degree from IHM - Institute of Hotel Management). Experience in 5 star hotels or big restaurants. Apart from this, expertise in many regional, national and international foods is also important. It is also important to understand high class cleanliness, presentation and health safety standards. Sometimes, experienced cooks who have strong experience of cooking for big VIP dinners, events, or international guests are selected.