CONTINENTAL CHEF

Department: Kitchen

Position: Continental Chef

Reports To: Sous Chef / Executive Chef

Location: Olegio Restaurant & Bakery

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary The Continental Chef is responsible for preparing high-quality European and Continental cuisine according to Olegio’s recipes, presentation standards, food-safety requirements, and portion-control guidelines.

The chef must maintain consistency in taste, presentation, hygiene, and preparation while supporting the kitchen team during daily operations and busy service periods.

Key Responsibilities

1. Food Preparation & Cooking

* Prepare Continental and European dishes according to approved Olegio recipes and standards.
- Handle meat, poultry, seafood, vegetables, sauces, soups, pasta, rice, and other ingredients correctly.
- Prepare mise en place before each service.
- Ensure proper cooking temperatures, seasoning, texture, and presentation.
- Maintain consistency in every plate served to guests.
- Follow portion sizes and plating specifications.

1. Menu & Recipe Standards

* Follow standard recipe cards and preparation procedures.
- Maintain proper portion control to reduce food cost and wastage.
- Assist the Sous Chef/Executive Chef with new dishes and menu development.
- Report ingredient shortages, quality problems, or recipe issues immediately.

1. Kitchen Operations

* Maintain an organised and efficient workstation.
- Coordinate with Commis Chefs, CDPs, and kitchen stewards during service.
- Ensure mise en place is completed before opening and service.
- Support other kitchen sections when required.
- Work efficiently during peak periods while maintaining quality.

1. Food Safety & Hygiene

* Follow FSSAI and company food-safety requirements.
- Maintain personal hygiene and proper kitchen uniform.
- Prevent cross-contamination.
- Ensure correct food storage, labelling, dating, and FIFO procedures.
- Maintain correct refrigerator and freezer practices.
- Keep the workstation clean throughout the shift.

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Stock & Cost Control

* Check ingredient quality before use.
- Minimise food wastage and unnecessary preparation.
- Inform the Sous Chef about low-stock ingredients.
- Use ingredients according to FIFO.
- Assist with daily kitchen inventory when required.
- Protect company equipment, ingredients, and property.

Required Skills

- Good knowledge of Continental/European cuisine.
- Knowledge of French, Italian, Mediterranean, and modern Continental cooking is an advantage.
- Strong understanding of sauces, stocks, soups, pasta, meat, poultry, and seafood preparation.
- Good knife skills.
- Good plating and presentation skills.
- Ability to follow standard recipes accurately.
- Ability to work under pressure during busy service.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Experience & Qualifications
- Minimum 2–4 years of relevant Continental/European kitchen experience.
- Hotel, fine-dining, premium restaurant, or European restaurant experience preferred.
- Culinary qualification is an advantage.
- Knowledge of professional kitchen equipment and food-safety procedures.

Personal Attributes

- Professional and disciplined.
- Punctual and reliable.
- Clean and organised.
- Team-oriented.
- Willing to learn and improve.
- Respectful towards colleagues and management.
- Able to maintain composure during busy service.

Performance Standards The Continental Chef will be evaluated on:
- Food quality and consistency
- Taste and presentation
- Speed of service
- Food wastage
- Portion control
- Hygiene and food safety
- Mise en place readiness
- Teamwork
- Guest feedback
- Compliance with Olegio recipes and SOPs

Working Conditions

- Full-time kitchen position.
- Shift-based duty according to the restaurant roster.
- Must be available during weekends, holidays, and peak restaurant periods as scheduled.
- Requires prolonged standing and working in a professional kitchen setting.

Pay: ₹9,206.84 - ₹37,438.84 per month

Benefits

- Cell phone reimbursement
- Flexible schedule
- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

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