Job Description: Continental Chef

Position: Continental Chef
Department: Food Production / Kitchen
Location: Erode
Experience: 3 to 8 Years

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare and present a wide variety of continental dishes including soups, salads, appetizers, main courses, sandwiches, grills, pasta, and desserts.
- Ensure consistency in taste, quality, portion control, and presentation of food items.
- Plan menus and develop current recipes based on customer preferences and seasonal availability.
- Monitor food preparation and cooking activities to maintain quality standards.
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen as per FSSAI and food safety regulations.
- Manage inventory, stock rotation, and food storage to minimize wastage.
- Coordinate with procurement teams for purchasing quality ingredients.
- Monitor food costs, yield management, and kitchen expenses.
- Train and guide junior chefs, commis, and kitchen assistants.
- Ensure safety standards are followed while handling kitchen equipment.
- Maintain records of production, inventory, and daily consumption.
- Handle buffet, banquet, corporate dining, and à la carte food preparation when required.

Required Skills

- Strong knowledge of Continental Cuisine.




- Expertise in food presentation and plating techniques.
- Knowledge of bakery and dessert preparation will be an added advantage.
- Understanding of food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards.
- Ability to manage kitchen operations independently.
- Good communication and team management skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet service timelines.

Educational Qualification

- Diploma / Degree in Hotel Management, Catering Technology, Food Production, or related field.
- Certification in Culinary Arts preferred.

Preferred Experience

- Experience in hotels, resorts, corporate guest houses, restaurants, clubs, or industrial cafeterias.
- Hands-on experience in continental menu planning and large-scale food production.
- Exposure to international cuisine trends and modern cooking techniques.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Food quality and customer satisfaction.
- Food cost control and wastage reduction.
- Kitchen hygiene and audit compliance.
- Recipe standardization and menu innovation.
- Team productivity and training effectiveness

Pay: ₹15,207.94 - ₹30,415.68 per month

Benefits:

- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

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