Continental chef

Oven Fresh; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Oven Fresh in Pune seeks a skilled Continental Chef to lead daily production of continental dishes, ensuring taste, quality and presentation align with the brand’s standards. This full-time, on-site role is based in the Pune Division and involves close collaboration with the kitchen team to uphold consistent service.

You will organize mise en place, monitor stock, train junior staff, and ensure timely service during peak hours while maintaining strict food safety and hygiene practices across all

Qualifications

• Continental cuisine expertise with plating skills.
• Experience in hot kitchen, sauces, and oven cooking.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene and sanitation.
• Ability to manage kitchen workflows and busy service.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and present continental dishes meeting taste and quality standards.
• Organize mise en place and monitor stock and orders.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the kitchen.
• Collaborate with team and support menu development.
• Train junior staff and ensure timely service during peak hours.

Skills

Continental cuisine

Hot kitchen operations

Food safety & hygiene

Team coordination

Communication

Education

Culinary diploma or certification

Job description

Company Description

Oven Fresh is a growing food service brand focused on delivering high-quality baked goods and continental cuisine to a diverse customer base. The company emphasizes consistent taste, freshness, and presentation across all its offerings. Team members are encouraged to contribute ideas that improve menu variety, kitchen efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Oven Fresh values a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment where culinary professionals can develop their skills and advance their careers.

Role Description

The Continental Chef at Oven Fresh is a full-time, on-site role based in the Pune Division. The chef is responsible for planning, preparing, and presenting a variety of continental dishes, ensuring they meet established taste, quality, and hygiene standards. Daily tasks include organizing mise en place, cooking and plating menu items, monitoring food stock and ordering requirements, and maintaining cleanliness and safety in the kitchen. The role involves collaborating with the kitchen team, supporting menu development, training junior staff, and ensuring timely service during peak hours. The chef will also help implement standard recipes, portion controls, and cost-effective cooking methods while adhering to food safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in continental cuisine, including preparation, cooking techniques, and plating.
• Experience in hot kitchen operations, sauce preparation, and oven-based cooking methods.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene standards, and kitchen sanitation practices.
• Ability to manage kitchen workflows, coordinate with team members, and handle busy service periods.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work respectfully in a diverse, inclusive team environment.
• Relevant culinary diploma or certification; previous experience as a Continental Chef or in a similar role is preferred.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and holidays as required by restaurant operations.
• Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and commitment to consistent quality and presentation.