Job Title: COMMIS 1 - Continental Cuisine
Location: Toise Coffee Roastery, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
The Role: We are seeking a motivated and skilled Demi Chef de Partie with approximately 2-3 years of progressive culinary experience, specifically focused on Continental cuisine. As a Commis 1 for Continental, you will play a crucial supporting role within a specific hot or cold kitchen section, independently executing a variety of culinary tasks. This position requires a solid foundation in Continental cooking techniques, a strong commitment to quality, and a desire to take on more responsibility in a diverse culinary environment.
What You'll Do:
- Continental Dish Preparation: Prepare and cook a wide range of Continental dishes or components (e.g., sauces, stocks, salad bowls, wraps, sandwiches) according to established recipes, standards, and plating guides.
- Mise en Place: Execute comprehensive mise en place for your assigned station, ensuring all ingredients are prepped, organized, and ready for service for Continental dishes.
- Quality & Consistency: Ensure all food prepared meets our high standards for taste, quality, presentation, and portion control, specifically for Continental offerings.
- Hygiene & Safety: Strictly adhere to all food safety regulations, hygiene standards, and sanitation procedures (e.g., HACCP principles) in your Continental work area.
- Inventory & Stock: Assist with managing stock levels, proper storage, rotation, and minimizing waste for Continental ingredients within your section.
- Team Collaboration: Work effectively and communicate clearly with the Chef de Partie, other DCDPs, Commis Chefs, and kitchen porters to ensure smooth service flow.
- Learning & Development: Proactively seek to learn new Continental techniques, classic and modern recipes, and gain deeper understanding of kitchen operations from senior chefs.
- Equipment Care: Ensure all kitchen equipment in your section (relevant to Continental cooking) is used correctly, cleaned, and maintained.
What You'll Bring:
- Experience: Approximately 2-3 years of progressive culinary experience in a professional kitchen setting, with a significant and demonstrable focus on Continental cuisine, preferably in a reputable hotel or fine-dining restaurant.
- Skills: Solid understanding of various Continental cooking methods (e.g., roasting, sautéing, braising, preparing sauces), knife skills, and general kitchen operations. Ability to accurately follow complex recipes.
- Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to food preparation, presentation, and cleanliness for delicate Continental dishes.
- Work Ethic: Strong work ethic, ability to work efficiently under pressure, and a positive, can-do attitude.
- Team Player: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Hygiene Knowledge: Good understanding and strict adherence to food safety and sanitation practices.
- Education: A culinary diploma or certificate from a recognized institution is highly desirable.
- Availability: Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Worli, Mumbai, Maharashtra: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Experience:
- Continental Food Cooking: 2+ years (Required)
Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Food provided
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
