Company Description MITTI Café is a non-profit organization that creates livelihood opportunities and experiential training for adults with physical, intellectual, and psychiatric disabilities through a network of inclusive cafés. With more than 40 cafés across locations such as the Supreme Court, Bengaluru, Mumbai and Lucknow airports, Rashtrapati Bhavan, and major corporate campuses, the team has served over 10 million meals and beverages. Each café also functions as a training center, offering hands-on learning in food preparation, logistics, housing support, and stipends that lead to meaningful placements.

MITTI’s initiatives include Karuna (Compassion) Meals for economically vulnerable families and Good Gifts, a platform for products made by marginalized communities, shipped globally to leading companies. The organization’s impact has been recognized through awards such as Forbes 30 Under 30, NITI Aayog Women Transforming India Award, UN Intercultural Innovation Award, and several others.

Role Description The Intern Chef role at MITTI Café is a full-time, on-site position based in Bengaluru South. The intern will support daily kitchen operations, including preparation of meals and beverages, basic cooking tasks, food plating, and maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen and service areas.

Responsibilities include assisting senior chefs with mise en place, monitoring inventory, following food safety standards,



and helping with menu execution during peak hours.

The Intern

Chef will also collaborate with the café team to ensure timely service, contribute to a supportive and inclusive work environment, and participate in learning activities designed to build culinary and operational skills. This role offers hands-on experience in a social-impact kitchen setting, with opportunities to learn professional cooking techniques and café operations.

Qualifications

Foundational culinary skills, including basic food preparation, cooking methods, and an interest in learning professional kitchen practices.

Understanding of or willingness to learn food safety, hygiene standards, and kitchen cleanliness procedures.

Ability to work in a quick-paced café environment, manage time effectively, and support smooth service during busy hours.

Strong teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills, with respect for diverse backgrounds and an inclusive workplace.

Reliability, attention to detail, and a positive attitude toward continuous learning and feedback.

Availability to work full-time on-site in Bengaluru South, including flexible shifts as required.

Prior experience in a café, restaurant, or hospitality environment is an advantage but not mandatory.

Interest in social impact, community service, or working alongside persons with disabilities is highly beneficial.

📌 Intern chef (Bengaluru)
🏢 MITTI Cafe
📍 Bengaluru