Commis Chef I, II & III — Bakery & Continental

Overflow Coffee; Lucknow; On-site; INR 200,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

Overflow Coffee in Lucknow is seeking Commis I, II and III across Bakery and Continental sections. You’ll join a kitchen that treats technique seriously and prioritises training over burnout.

As a Commis you’ll support chefs, handle mise-en-place, and contribute to menu development while maintaining high standards of hygiene, speed and presentation in a busy live kitchen.

Qualifications

• Culinary diploma or relevant certification preferred.
• Strong passion for food and willingness to learn.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with a positive attitude.
• Team player with strong communication and discipline.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation, cooking and presentation to our standards
• Maintain hygiene, sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen at all times
• Store, label and rotate ingredients properly using the FIFO method
• Support senior chefs with mise-en-place and daily operations
• Contribute ideas for menu development, specials and presentation
• Keep to portion control, consistency and timely execution of orders

Skills

Team player

Education

Culinary diploma

Job description

We're hiring commis chefs across all three levels for our Bakery and Continental sections. Whichever level you join at, you'll be part of a kitchen that takes technique seriously and trains people up rather than burning them out. Not sure which level you fit?

What you'll do — all levels

• Assist in food preparation, cooking and presentation to our standards
• Maintain hygiene, sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen at all times
• Store, label and rotate ingredients properly using the FIFO method
• Support senior chefs with mise-en-place and daily operations
• Contribute ideas for menu development, specials and presentation
• Keep to portion control, consistency and timely execution of orders

What we're looking for

• Prior experience in Continental and/or Bakery preferred
• Culinary diploma or relevant certification is an advantage
• Strong passion for food and a willingness to learn
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with a positive attitude
• Team player with strong communication and discipline

• Commis I — Senior Commis Take ownership of your assigned section, Continental or Bakery. Supervise and guide junior commis, prepare sauces, gravies, pastries and breads with precision, monitor cooking for quality and consistency, and act as second line of support to the Chef de Partie.
• Commis II Independently handle basic preparation and cooking for assigned dishes, assist Commis I and the CDP on complex preparations, make sure mise-en-place is ready for service, and follow recipes and plating guidelines accurately.
• Commis III — Entry level Carry out basic kitchen tasks — chopping, cleaning, mixing, portioning. Support seniors in daily production and service, learn and practise Continental and Bakery techniques, and keep your workstation clean and stock organised.