Commis Chef Continental

POPERA FOODS; Paschim Medinipur; On-site; INR 180,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

POPERA FOODS in Ghatal, West Bengal, is seeking a Commis Chef Continental to join our kitchen team. This on-site, full-time role focuses on preparing continental dishes to POPERA FOODS’ specifications and maintaining high standards of hygiene.

You will assist with mise en place, perform basic cooking tasks, and support senior chefs during service, while ensuring quality, presentation, and safe storage of ingredients in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong food preparation and cooking skills for continental cuisine.
• Solid culinary skills, including knife work, sauces, grills and baking.
• Good understanding of hygiene standards and food safety.
• Effective communication to coordinate with chefs and kitchen staff.
• Culinary training or certification from a hotel management or culinary institute is beneficial.
• Prior experience as a commis chef or in a professional kitchen helps.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced setting, follow instructions, and stay detail-focused.
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and grow within a structured kitchen brigade.
• Flexible to work shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook continental dishes according to POPERA FOODS’ recipes and standards.
• Assist with mise en place and basic cooking tasks on daily prep.
• Maintain food quality and presentation; ensure proper ingredient storage.
• Follow hygiene and safety protocols; keep stations clean and organized.
• Cooperate with senior chefs during service.

Skills

Food prep

Culinary skills

Knife skills

Sauces & grills

Baking basics

Hygiene & food safety

Communication

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Job description

Company Description

POPERA FOODS is a growing food and hospitality business focused on delivering high-quality continental cuisine and exceptional guest experiences. The company values consistency in taste, presentation, and service, and encourages team members to take pride in their culinary skills. POPERA FOODS promotes a collaborative work environment where kitchen staff can learn, develop, and refine their craft under experienced leadership. The organization emphasizes food safety, hygiene, and professional standards in all operations, offering opportunities for growth within the culinary team.

Role Description

The Commis Chef Continental will support the kitchen team in preparing and cooking continental dishes according to POPERA FOODS’ recipes and standards. Day-to-day responsibilities include assisting with mise en place, handling basic cooking tasks, maintaining food quality and presentation, and ensuring proper storage of ingredients. The role involves following hygiene and safety protocols, keeping workstations clean and organized, and cooperating with senior chefs during service. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Ghatal, requiring flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Food Preparation and Cooking skills for continental cuisine.
• Candidates should possess solid Culinary Skills, including basic knife skills and familiarity with sauces, grills, and baking.
• Candidates should possess a good understanding of Hygiene standards and food safety practices.
• Candidates should possess effective Communication skills to coordinate with chefs and kitchen staff.
• Relevant culinary training or certification from a hotel management or culinary institute is beneficial.
• Prior experience as a commis chef or in a professional kitchen environment is an advantage.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced setting, follow instructions accurately, and maintain attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and grow within a structured kitchen brigade.