Pizza Chef & Continental Commis 1 – Combined ResponsibilitiesA Pizza Chef & Continental Commis 1 in a café is responsible for preparing pizza and Continental dishes while maintaining food quality, hygiene, consistency, and productive kitchen operations.

1. Key ResponsibilitiesPizza Preparation
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- Prepare pizza dough according to the café's standard recipe.
- Handle dough portioning, stretching, shaping and proofing.
- Prepare pizza sauces, cheese, toppings and garnishes.
- Operate pizza oven and maintain appropriate baking temperature.
- Ensure proper cooking, crust texture and presentation.
- Maintain consistency in pizza size, toppings and portioning.

1. Continental Food Preparation
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- Prepare Continental dishes such as pasta, burgers, sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups, starters and grilled items.
- Prepare basic sauces, dressings, dips and accompaniments.
- Follow standardized recipes and cooking procedures.
- Maintain consistent taste, quality and presentation.

1. Mise-en-Place & Station Management
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- Complete daily mise-en-place before service.
- Keep the pizza and Continental sections properly stocked.
- Organize ingredients, utensils and equipment for smooth operations.
- Replenish ingredients during busy service periods.

1. Cooking & Order Execution
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- Handle baking, grilling, sautéing, frying and roasting as required.
- Read and execute orders accurately and efficiently.
- Manage multiple orders during peak café hours.
- Coordinate with the kitchen and service team for timely dispatch.

1. Food Quality & Presentation
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- Maintain proper portion sizes and recipe standards.




- Ensure attractive and consistent plating.
- Check taste, temperature, texture and appearance before dispatch.
- Maintain high standards of food quality.

1. Hygiene & Food Safety
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- Maintain personal and kitchen hygiene.
- Follow FSSAI food-safety and sanitation practices.
- Prevent cross-contamination.
- Properly label, date and store ingredients.
- Follow FIFO practices.

1. Inventory & Cost Control
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- Monitor availability of pizza and Continental ingredients.
- Inform the senior chef about shortages or damaged ingredients.
- Follow portion-control standards.
- Minimize food wastage and maintain proper storage.

1. Kitchen Equipment
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- Operate pizza ovens, grills, fryers, salamanders, mixers and other kitchen equipment safely.
- Maintain cleanliness of equipment after use.
- Report equipment faults to the senior chef or management.

1. Team Coordination
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- Work closely with the CDP, Sous Chef, Head Chef, Commis 2/3 and kitchen helpers.
- Support other kitchen sections when required.
- Assist junior team members with preparation and station procedures.

1. Closing & Cleaning Duties

- Clean and sanitize the workstation after service.
- Store remaining ingredients correctly.
- Ensure equipment is switched off and cleaned.
- Prepare the station for the next shift.

Candidate ProfilePreferred experience: 1–3 years in a café, restaurant, QSR, hotel or similar food-service operation.

Essential skills:

Pizza Making + Dough Handling + Oven Operation + Pasta + Burgers + Sandwiches + Salads + Basic Continental Cuisine + Mise-en-Place + Food Hygiene + Portion Control + Fast Service Execution.

📌 Continental Cook (Bengaluru)
🏢 Harigan Automation India
📍 Bengaluru