Commis Chef

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