Position: Commis Chef – Indian Cuisine

Department: Kitchen Operations / Food & Beverage

Industry: Student Housing / Co-Living / Hospitality

Experience: 0–2 Years

Employment Type: Full time

Location: Delhi / Noida

About the Role

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Commis Chef – Indian Cuisine to support daily kitchen operations and assist in preparing high-quality Indian meals for residents. The ideal candidate should have a basic understanding of Indian cooking techniques, food preparation, kitchen hygiene, and food safety practices.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist the CDP, Sous Chef, and Head Chef in daily Indian kitchen operations.
- Prepare ingredients, including washing, peeling, cutting, chopping, and measuring vegetables, spices, and other food items.
- Assist in preparing Indian dishes such as dals, curries, gravies, rice, vegetables, and other regional specialities.
- Support the preparation of breakfast, lunch, dinner, and bulk meals as per the daily menu.
- Follow recipes, portion sizes, and preparation instructions to maintain consistent food quality.
- Ensure timely preparation of ingredients and mise en place before meal service.
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen, workstations, and equipment.
- Follow food safety practices, including proper food storage, labelling, temperature control, and FIFO procedures.
- Check the freshness and quality of ingredients before use and report any concerns to the senior chef.
- Assist with stock handling, ingredient storage,



and kitchen inventory checks.
- Minimise food wastage and ensure the proper use of kitchen ingredients and supplies.
- Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, utensils, and work areas after use.
- Follow kitchen SOPs, safety guidelines, and instructions from senior chefs.
- Support the kitchen team during peak meal hours and high-volume food preparation.

Candidate Requirements
- 0–2 years of experience in Indian cuisine or kitchen operations; freshers with relevant culinary training may also apply.
- Basic knowledge of Indian spices, ingredients, cooking methods, and food preparation.
- Familiarity with North Indian cuisine and basic gravies, dals, vegetables, and rice preparations is preferred.
- Knowledge of kitchen hygiene and food safety practices.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment and follow instructions.
- Willingness to learn, work in a team, and maintain discipline.
- A culinary course, ITI, or diploma in Hotel Management is an advantage but not mandatory.

Key Skills Indian Cuisine | Food Preparation | Mise en Place | Kitchen Hygiene | Food Safety | Ingredient Handling | Bulk Cooking Support | Teamwork | Time Management | Waste Control

Preferred Background

Candidates with experience in hotels, restaurants, hostels, institutional catering, central kitchens, or student housing food operations will be preferred.

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Benefits

- Food provided
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

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