Continental Chef

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Food Preparation and Cooking

• Prepare, cook, and present high-quality Continental dishes (pastas, sandwiches, grills, burgers, salads).
• Assemble burrito bowls, wraps, healthy salads, and rice bowls with accuracy and creativity.
• Follow standardized recipes for consistency in flavor, presentation, and portioning.
• Maintain freshness and quality of all raw materials (vegetables, sauces, proteins, dressings).

2. Recipe and Station Management

• Maintain organized prep areas — cutting, marinating, sauce preparations, grilling, sautéing.
• Innovate and suggest new recipes for bowls, wraps, and continental specials to upgrade the menu.

3. Food Safety and Hygiene

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness in the kitchen, ensuring compliance with FSSAI norms.
• Practice proper storage, labeling, and handling of ingredients to prevent contamination.
• Follow all health, safety, and sanitation guidelines, especially during raw food and vegetable handling.

4. Quality Control

• Monitor food stock levels daily and inform the Kitchen Head or Manager for reordering.
• Ensure dishes meet Chai Nagri's presentation, taste, and portion standards before serving.
• Maintain minimal food wastage through careful portion control and prep planning.

5. Team Collaboration

• Coordinate with Commis chefs and kitchen assistants to ensure timely food preparation.
• Assist other sections during high rush hours if needed (team player attitude).
• Train junior chefs in Continental preparation, food plating, and burrito assembly as required.

Key Skills Required:

• Expertise in Continental cuisine basics (pasta sauces, grilling, sandwiches, salads).
• Knowledge of bowl concepts and Healthy salads.
• Speed, consistency, and creativity under pressure.
• Good understanding of food plating aesthetics.
• Basic inventory and stock management skills.
• Strong hygiene and food safety knowledge.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹15, ₹20,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Food provided

Application Question(s):

• What is your current salary?
• Our cafe is in Chitkara University, Rajpura. Can you commute to Rajpura Daily?

Work Location: In person