Continental CDP

Calcutta 64; Kharagpur; On-site; INR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

CALCUTTA 64 is seeking a Continental CDP (Chef de Partie) for a full-time, on-site position in Kharagpur. You will prepare and present continental dishes, manage a kitchen section, and uphold standards of taste, quality, and portioning while supporting menu execution and mise en place.

You will ensure hygiene and safety protocols, coordinate with the team during service, monitor inventory, reduce wastage, and contribute ideas to improve recipes and operations.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in continental cuisine preparation, cooking techniques, and plating.
• Experience in a professional kitchen, preferably cafés, bistros, or casual dining.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene standards, and basic kitchen equipment maintenance.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage a kitchen section independently, and collaborate with the broader team.
• Basic inventory management skills and attention to portion control and waste reduction.
• Good communication skills and a customer-focused mindset aligned with hospitality.
• Culinary certification or formal training is an advantage.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and peak café hours.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and presenting continental dishes to café standards.
• Managing a specific kitchen section and ensuring consistency in taste, quality, and portioning.
• Supporting menu execution, mise en place, hygiene and safety protocols.
• Coordinating with kitchen team during service.
• Monitoring inventory for the assigned section, minimising wastage, and contributing ideas to improve recipes and kitchen operations.

Skills

Continental cuisine

Kitchen teamwork

Under pressure

Food safety knowledge

Education

Culinary certification / formal training

Tools

Kitchen equipment maintenance

Job description

Company Description

CALCUTTA 64 is a community-focused café built on creativity, conversation, and shared ideas. Over the past several years, the café has grown from a small, enthusiastic venture into a vibrant space where guests feel welcomed and valued. Led by founders committed to hospitality and continuous improvement, the team strives to create memorable experiences through thoughtful food, warm service, and genuine interaction. CALCUTTA 64 encourages exploration, storytelling, and connection, making it an inspiring environment for both guests and team members.

Role Description

The Continental CDP (Chef de Partie) at CALCUTTA 64 is a full-time, on-site role based in Kharagpur. This role involves preparing and presenting continental dishes to café standards, managing a specific section of the kitchen, and ensuring consistency in taste, quality, and portioning. The Continental CDP will support menu execution, assist in mise en place, maintain hygiene and safety protocols, and coordinate with other kitchen team members during service. Responsibilities also include monitoring inventory for the assigned section, minimizing wastage, and contributing ideas to improve recipes and kitchen operations.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in continental cuisine preparation, cooking techniques, and plating.
• Experience in a professional kitchen environment, preferably in cafés, bistros, or casual dining restaurants.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene standards, and basic kitchen equipment maintenance.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure, manage a kitchen section independently, and collaborate with the broader team.
• Basic inventory management skills and attention to portion control and waste reduction.
• Good communication skills and a customer-focused mindset aligned with a hospitality-driven culture.
• Culinary certification or formal training in hotel management or culinary arts is an advantage.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and peak café hours.