JOB DESCRIPTION — COMMIS CHEFStarbrews Coffee Shop
Location: TCI Chowk, Rourkela, Odisha
Department: Kitchen
Reports To: Head Chef / Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time
About Starbrews
Starbrews Coffee Shop is a modern café focused on fresh brews, cozy vibes & quick bites, serving quality coffee, snacks, continental food and bakery products. We are building a professional café operation with strong focus on consistency, hygiene, speed and customer experience.
Position Overview
We are looking for a Commis Chef to support the Head Chef in the day-to-day kitchen operations. The candidate will be responsible for food preparation, cooking assistance, mise en place, hygiene, portion control and maintaining kitchen standards.
The ideal candidate should be hardworking, disciplined, quick to learn and comfortable working in a fast-paced café environment.
Key Responsibilities
1. Food Preparation
- Assist the Head Chef in preparing continental dishes, snacks, sandwiches, burgers, pasta, fries and other café items.
- Complete daily mise en place before service.
- Wash, cut, portion and prepare ingredients as per SOPs.
- Follow standardized recipes and portion sizes.
- Ensure food is prepared fresh and consistently.
2. Kitchen Operations
- Assist the Head Chef during peak service hours.
- Ensure orders are prepared within the required service time.
- Maintain an organized and efficient workstation.
- Coordinate with the barista and service team for smooth order flow.
- Inform the Head Chef/Manager immediately about any shortage of ingredients or kitchen issues.
3. Hygiene & Food Safety
- Maintain high standards of personal and kitchen hygiene.
- Follow proper cleaning and sanitization procedures.
- Prevent cross-contamination during food preparation.
- Ensure raw and cooked food are stored separately.
- Follow FIFO (First In, First Out) principles.
- Check food quality, freshness and expiry dates.
4. Inventory & Wastage
- Handle ingredients carefully and minimize wastage.
- Inform the Head Chef about low-stock or damaged items.
- Follow correct storage procedures.
- Help with daily stock checking when required.
- Ensure ingredients are properly labelled and stored.
5. Closing Duties
- Clean and sanitize the workstation after service.
- Properly store leftover ingredients.
- Clean kitchen equipment and utensils.
- Ensure gas, electrical equipment and kitchen appliances are safely switched off as per closing SOP.
- Leave the kitchen ready for the next day's operations.
Skills Required
- Basic knowledge of cooking and food preparation.
- Understanding of kitchen hygiene and food safety.
- Ability to follow recipes and SOPs accurately.
- Good knife-handling and preparation skills.
- Ability to work quickly during busy hours.
- Team player with good communication skills.
- Willingness to learn new recipes and café operations.
- Punctual, disciplined and responsible.
Experience
Preferred: 1–2 years of experience in a café, restaurant, hotel or QSR kitchen.
Freshers: Candidates with basic cooking knowledge and a strong willingness to learn may also be considered.
Working Conditions
- Full-time café kitchen role.
- Flexible working hours depending on café operations.
- Must be comfortable working during weekends and holidays.
- Work involves standing for extended periods and working in a busy kitchen environment.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
The Commis Chef will be evaluated on:
- Food quality & consistency
- Preparation speed
- Hygiene and cleanliness
- Recipe & portion adherence
- Food wastage control
- Mise en place readiness
- Team coordination
- Punctuality & discipline
- Following kitchen SOPs
Salary
₹12,000–₹16,000 per month, depending on experience and skill level.
Career Growth
A successful Commis Chef can progress to:
Commis Chef → Demi Chef de Partie → Chef de Partie → Senior Chef / Kitchen Supervisor
What We Expect From You
At Starbrews, the Commis Chef is not just a cooking assistant. You are expected to take ownership of your station, maintain cleanliness, follow recipes, work with urgency and continuously improve your skills.
“Good food starts with a disciplined kitchen.”
Pay: ₹10,210.48 - ₹24,908.49 per month
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
