Continental Chef

**Job Summary**:
The **CDP - Continental Cuisine** is responsible for independently handling a section of the kitchen that focuses on European and Western culinary styles such as **Italian, French, Mediterranean, and Modern European** dishes. The CDP ensures that the section operates smoothly, producing consistently high-quality food and maintaining hygiene and food safety standards.

**Key Responsibilities**:Food Preparation & Cooking**
- Prepare and cook a wide range of **continental dishes**, including soups, sauces, grills, roasts, pastas, salads, and plated entrees.
- Ensure mise en place is complete before each service period.
- Follow recipes and presentation standards as per brand and executive chef’s instructions.
- Use appropriate cooking techniques such as **sautéing, roasting, grilling, baking, poaching**, and **braising**.

**Kitchen Station & Team Management**
- Manage a kitchen section independently (e.g., hot kitchen, grill, pasta, or cold section).
- Assist junior cooks and commis in preparation and training.
- Ensure efficient coordination with other kitchen sections and service team.

**Hygiene & Food Safety**
- Adhere strictly to food hygiene and safety standards (HACCP/FSSAI).
- Maintain cleanliness of the station, tools, and equipment.
- Properly store and label food items using FIFO and expiry tracking.

**Inventory & Cost Management**
- Assist with requisitioning and managing inventory of continental ingredients (herbs, cheese, meats, sauces, etc.).
- Minimize food wastage and maintain portion control.

**Key Skills & Requirements**:

- Strong knowledge of **continental cuisines** including French, Italian, Mediterranean, and American.
- Excellent knife skills and proficiency with kitchen equipment.
- Creativity in plating and presentation.
- Good communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
- Ability to handle high-pressure service environments.

**Qualifications**:

- Diploma or Degree in Hotel Management / Culinary Arts.
- 4-7 years of kitchen experience, with at least 2 years in a continental section.
- Hands-on experience in a hotel, fine dining restaurant, or cruise kitchen preferred.
- Certification in food safety is a plus.

**Working Conditions**:

- Fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Shift-based work, including weekends and holidays.
- Exposure to heat, open flame, and sharp tools.

Pay: ₹22,000.00 - ₹24,000.00 per month

Schedule:

- Day shift

Work Location: In person