A Commis Continental (Junior Chef specializing in Continental cuisine) works in the back-of-house kitchen supporting senior chefs (such as the Chef de Partie). They are responsible for preparing ingredients, cooking European-style dishes (such as pastas, steaks, sauces, soups, and baked items), and maintaining high standards of kitchen hygiene.

Key Responsibilities

- Mise en Place Preparation: Prepare all necessary ingredients—such as washing, peeling, chopping vegetables, and portioning meats—according to recipe specifications.

- Continental Food Production: Assist in cooking, grilling, baking, and plating Continental dishes with precision, consistency, and proper portion control.

- Station Maintenance: Keep the Continental workstation, refrigerators, and storage areas clean, organized, and compliant with health and safety standards.

- Inventory & Stock Support: Check stock levels, unpack fresh deliveries, store food items correctly following FIFO (First In, First Out) rules, and minimize food waste.

- Equipment Care:



Operate kitchen equipment safely and report any maintenance issues or malfunctioning tools to the sous chef or head chef.

Qualifications & Requirements

- Experience: 1 to 3 years of commercial kitchen experience, specifically focusing on Continental or Western cuisine.

- Culinary Knowledge: Basic understanding of European cooking techniques, sauce-making, knife skills, and food safety standards.

- Education: Diploma or degree in Culinary Arts, Hotel Management, or a formal vocational culinary apprenticeship is preferred.

- Certifications: Valid Food Handler's Certificate / HACCP certification.

Work Environment & Schedule

- Environment: Fast-paced, high-temperature kitchen environment requiring prolonged standing, lifting heavy cookware, and working cohesively under pressure.

- Schedule: Full-time role requiring versatile scheduling, including split shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Pay: ₹12,000.00 - ₹26,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

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