Commi chef

MITTI Cafe; Mumbai; On-site; INR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

MITTI Café is a non-profit organization operating across multiple locations, including major public and corporate spaces in Mumbai. The Commi Chef role involves supporting daily kitchen operations, basic food preparation, and plating under supervision, with a focus on hygiene, consistency, and teamwork.

The position requires basic education, willingness to learn, and ability to stand for extended periods in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and cooking.
• Solid culinary skills to follow recipes and assist menu execution.
• Good hygiene practices and knowledge of basic food safety standards.
• Effective communication to work with kitchen and café team.

Responsibilities

• Support daily kitchen operations and food preparation.
• Assist in cooking and plating under supervision.
• Follow recipes and portion guidelines to maintain quality.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety.
• Assist with inventory checks and storage of ingredients.
• Keep workstations clean and well organized; assist with service during peak hours.

Skills

Food preparation

Culinary skills

Hygiene & food safety

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Basic education

Job description

Company Description

MITTI Café is a non‑profit organization that creates livelihood opportunities and experiential training for adults with physical, intellectual, and psychiatric disabilities. With over 40 cafés across locations such as the Supreme Court, major corporate offices, airports, colleges, and public institutions, the team has served millions of meals and beverages. MITTI’s livelihood model includes café operations, structured training with stipends, community meal programs for economically vulnerable families, and a curated platform for products made by marginalized communities. The organization has delivered over 4 million compassion meals and shipped over 150,000 ethical gifts to leading companies worldwide. MITTI has been recognized with multiple national and international awards for its social impact, including honors from Forbes, NITI Aayog, the UN, Deutsche Bank, the Commonwealth, and others.

Role Description

The Commi Chef will support daily kitchen operations at MITTI Café, including basic food preparation, cooking assistance, and plating under the guidance of senior kitchen staff. Responsibilities include maintaining high standards of hygiene and food safety, following recipes and portion guidelines, and ensuring ingredients are properly stored and organized. The role involves working collaboratively with the café team to deliver consistent, quality meals and beverages, assisting with inventory checks, and keeping workstations clean and orderly. This is a full‑time, on‑site role based in Mumbai, and may involve shifts, weekends, and peak‑hour service.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Food Preparation and Cooking skills to support daily kitchen operations.
• Candidates should possess solid Culinary Skills to follow recipes, assist in menu execution, and maintain food quality.
• Candidates should possess good Hygiene practices and knowledge of basic food safety standards.
• Candidates should possess effective Communication skills to work cooperatively with the kitchen and café team.
• Prior experience in a café, restaurant, or institutional kitchen is preferred but not mandatory.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, work in a fast‑paced environment, and follow instructions accurately.
• Openness to learning, empathy for diverse colleagues, and alignment with MITTI Café’s inclusive mission.
• Basic education and familiarity with local languages and simple English will be an advantage.