Continental Chef

**Collaborative Kitchen Support**

**Food and Beverage Preparation**

**Job Summary**:
The Pantry Chef will oversee the preparation of a wide variety of pantry, cold, and hot items, including pizzas, burgers, sandwiches, milkshakes, rolled ice creams, and hot and cold beverages. With a focus on quality and efficiency, this role requires a seasoned professional with a minimum of five years of experience in quick-service foods, beverage preparation, and pantry items, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and smooth kitchen operations.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Prepare a range of pantry items such as salads, sandwiches, pizzas, and burgers, along with cold and hot beverages like milkshakes, smoothies, coffee, tea, and specialty drinks.
- Create rolled ice creams and other cold desserts, ensuring visual appeal, freshness, and adherence to quality standards.
- Follow and perfect established recipes for consistency while also customizing orders based on guest preferences.

**Station Management and Organization**
- Set up and maintain a well-organized pantry and beverage station, ensuring all ingredients and tools are readily available.
- Monitor inventory of pantry items, pizza and burger ingredients, beverages, and ice cream supplies, reporting restocking needs to the Head Chef.
- Ensure accurate portioning and high standards of ingredient preparation, keeping the work area clean and efficient.

**Quality Control and Food Safety**
- Maintain strict hygiene and cleanliness at pantry and beverage stations, following all food safety regulations.
- Routinely check the quality and freshness of ingredients, discarding expired or unsuitable items.
- Perform regular cleaning and sanitation of work areas and equipment to ensure compliance with sanitation standards.

**Collaborative Kitchen Support**
- Work closely with other chefs and kitchen staff to fulfill orders efficiently, coordinating efforts for smooth kitchen operations.
- Assist with prep work for other kitchen stations as required, contributing to overall team productivity and quality service.

**Menu Development and Guest Interaction**
- Collaborate in creating new recipes for pantry items, beverages, and desserts, providing input on flavors, presentation, and seasonal offerings.
- Engage with guests when needed, accommodating special requests and dietary preferences, in alignment with Vimala Regency’s high standards.

**Qualifications**:

- Certificate or diploma in Culinary Arts or a related field.
- **Minimum of 5 years of experience** in a similar role, specializing in pantry items, quick-service foods, beverages, and desserts.
- Strong knowledge of food safety practices and cleanliness standards.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, with excellent attention to detail and a guest-focused approach.

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Food provided
- Leave encashment
- Paid sick time

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Weekend availability

Supplemental Pay:

- Yearly bonus

**Education**:

- Higher Secondary(12th Pass) (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Chef: 3 years (preferred)
- total work: 4 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person