Job Description – Commis Chef
Company: Souffle Gourmet Cafe
Location: Vasai West, Maharashtra
Department: Kitchen Operations
Reports To: Head Chef
About Souffle Gourmet Cafe
Souffle Gourmet Cafe is a premium vegetarian café located in Vasai West, offering a unique dining experience with an extensive menu of gourmet coffee, handcrafted beverages, pizzas, pastas, sandwiches, desserts, and bakery items. The café is known for its quality, hygiene, customer-centric service, and warm ambience, making it a preferred destination for families, friends, and food enthusiasts.
Job Summary
The Commis Chef is responsible for assisting the Head chef in preparing high-quality food while maintaining consistency, hygiene, and efficiency in kitchen operations. The role requires a passion for cooking, willingness to learn, and the ability to perform in a fast-paced café environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare ingredients and basic food items as per standard recipes.
- Assist in the preparation and cooking of café menu items, including breakfast dishes, sandwiches, burgers, pasta, salads, pizzas, desserts, and beverages as assigned.
- Ensure consistency in food quality, taste, presentation, and portion control.
- Follow instructions from the Head Chef and Chef de Partie during food preparation and service.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the assigned kitchen section.
- Adhere to FSSAI food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards at all times.
- Ensure proper storage, labeling, and stock rotation (FIFO) of all food items.
- Minimize food wastage and report shortages or quality issues to the senior chef.
- Assist in receiving and storing kitchen deliveries.
- Operate kitchen equipment safely and report any malfunction immediately.
- Support the kitchen team during busy service hours to ensure timely order preparation.
- Participate in menu trials, recipe development, and special events whenever required.
- Carry out any additional kitchen-related responsibilities assigned by the management or Head Chef.
Skills & Requirements
- Certificate or Diploma in Culinary Arts preferred.
- 1–2 years of experience in a café, restaurant, or hotel kitchen.
- Basic knowledge of Continental, Italian, and café-style cuisine is an advantage.
- Understanding of food safety and hygiene practices.
- Ability to work under pressure and in rotational shifts.
- Good teamwork, communication, and time management skills.
- Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and grow.
Key Competencies
- Food Preparation & Cooking
- Knife Handling Skills
- Hygiene & Food Safety Compliance
- Time Management
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability
- Customer Service Orientation
Pay: ₹10,000.00 - ₹15,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
