Continental chef

The Coffee Project; Nagpur City; On-site; INR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coffee Project in Nagpur is seeking a dedicated kitchen professional to prepare food items per the café menu, ensuring consistent taste and presentation. You will support daily kitchen operations and oversee food safety and hygiene in a bustling café environment.

You will manage inventory, follow FIFO, monitor expiry dates, minimize waste, and help with menu planning and new dish development. Training junior staff and coordinating with service teams are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items per cafe menu and standard recipes, maintaining consistency in taste, quality, and presentation.
• Handle daily kitchen operations and food preparation; manage kitchen inventory and stock requirements.
• Follow FIFO methods, monitor expiry dates, minimize wastage, and control food costs.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene, cleanliness, and food safety; ensure proper storage and handling of ingredients.
• Coordinate with kitchen and service staff for smooth operations.
• Ensure timely preparation and execution of customer orders.
• Train and guide junior kitchen staff as required.
• Maintain kitchen equipment and report maintenance issues.
• Follow company SOPs and food quality standards.
• Assist in menu planning and new dish development.
• Take ownership of kitchen operations and support the team as needed.

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare food items as per the café menu and standard recipes & Maintain consistency in food taste, quality, and presentation.


• Handle daily kitchen operations and food preparation & Manage kitchen inventory and stock requirements.


• Follow FIFO methods and monitor expiry dates & Minimize food wastage and control food costs.


• Maintain kitchen hygiene, cleanliness, and food safety & ensure proper storage and handling of ingredients.


• Coordinate with kitchen and service staff for smooth operations.


• Ensure timely preparation and execution of customer orders.


• Train and guide junior kitchen staff whenever required.


• Maintain kitchen equipment and report maintenance issues.


• Follow company SOPs and food quality standards.


• Assist in menu planning and new dish development.


• Take ownership of kitchen operations and support the team whenever required.

Location:- Nagpur