Job Description – Commis, DCDP & CDP
Positions: Commis / DCDP / CDP
Department: Kitchen / Culinary
Location: Mumbai
Employment Type: Full-Time
Food & Accommodation: Provided, as applicable
Job Overview
We are hiring passionate and skilled Commis, DCDP, and CDP professionals to join our culinary team. Candidates should have good knowledge of kitchen operations, food preparation, hygiene standards, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook food according to the assigned section and recipe standards.
- Complete daily mise en place and ensure smooth kitchen operations.
- Maintain consistency in taste, quality, portioning, and presentation.
- Follow recipes, SOPs, and instructions from the Sous Chef / Chef de Cuisine.
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the workstation and kitchen.
- Ensure proper storage and handling of food products.
- Minimize food wastage and maintain portion control.
- Check the quality and freshness of ingredients before use.
- Coordinate with other kitchen sections during service.
- Follow food safety and HACCP standards.
- Assist with stock checking and inform seniors about shortages.
- Maintain proper equipment and ensure safe kitchen practices.
Role-Specific Responsibilities
Commis
- Assist senior chefs with food preparation and basic cooking.
- Handle chopping, cutting, peeling, marination, and mise en place.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the assigned workstation.
- Learn and follow standard recipes and cooking techniques.
DCDP – Demi Chef de Partie
- Independently manage the assigned kitchen section.
- Supervise and guide Commis team members.
- Ensure timely mise en place and smooth service.
- Maintain quality, consistency, and presentation standards.
- Support the CDP/Sous Chef in daily kitchen operations.
CDP – Chef de Partie
- Take complete responsibility for the assigned section.
- Manage Commis and DCDP team members.
- Plan and organize daily mise en place and production.
- Ensure food quality, presentation, and timely service.
- Monitor stock, wastage, and portion control for the section.
- Train junior team members and maintain kitchen discipline.
Candidate Requirements
- Commis: 0–2 years of experience
- DCDP: 2–4 years of experience
- CDP: 3–6 years of experience
- Hotel, restaurant, café, QSR, or fine-dining experience preferred.
- Good knowledge of the relevant cuisine/section.
- Strong understanding of food hygiene and kitchen safety.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Good teamwork and communication skills.
- Willingness to work rotational shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Key Skills
Food Preparation | Mise en Place | Section Handling | Cooking Techniques | Food Safety | Hygiene | Portion Control | Team Coordination | Kitchen Operations
Salary & Benefits
- Salary: Competitive, based on experience
- Food: Provided, as applicable
- Accommodation: Provided, as applicable
- Service Charge/Incentives: As applicable
- Career growth opportunities
- Immediate joiners preferred
Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
