Continental Chef: Cafe

Care Plus Facility Private Limited; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 279,000 - 391,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Provident Fund

Job summary

Care Plus Facility Private Limited is seeking an experienced Continental Chef to lead café kitchen operations in Maharashtra. You will prepare high-quality continental dishes, ensure consistency in taste and presentation, and maintain hygiene and efficiency across the kitchen.

The role requires expertise in café-style prep, strong knowledge of continental cuisine, and the ability to manage mise en place, recipes, and portions during peak hours.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Continental cuisine.
• Expertise in cafe-style food preparation.
• Good knowledge of cooking techniques and food presentation.
• Menu planning and recipe standardization skills.
• Knowledge of food costing and portion control.
• Strong teamwork and kitchen management skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced cafe environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Continental dishes such as pasta, pizza, sandwiches, burgers, salads, soups, wraps, and breakfast items.
• Handle daily mise en place and ensure timely food preparation.
• Follow standard recipes, portion sizes, and presentation guidelines.
• Maintain consistency in taste, quality, and presentation.
• Assist in menu planning and development of new café dishes.
• Monitor the quality and freshness of ingredients.
• Coordinate with Baristas, Café Manager, and service team.
• Monitor food cost, portion control, inventory, and wastage.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen and equipment.
• Follow FSSAI and food safety standards.
• Supervise and guide Commis and kitchen helpers.
• Ensure smooth kitchen operations during peak hours.

Skills

Continental cuisine

Cafe-style prep

Cooking techniques

Menu planning

Food cost & portions

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Job Summary:

Responsible for preparing high-quality Continental dishes for café operations while maintaining consistency in taste, presentation, food quality, hygiene, and kitchen efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare Continental dishes such as pasta, pizza, sandwiches, burgers, salads, soups, wraps, and breakfast items


• Handle daily mise en place and ensure timely food preparation


• Follow standard recipes, portion sizes, and presentation guidelines


• Maintain consistency in taste, quality, and presentation


• Assist in menu planning and development of new café dishes


• Monitor the quality and freshness of ingredients


• Coordinate with Baristas, Café Manager, and service team


• Monitor food cost, portion control, inventory, and wastage


• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen and equipment


• Follow FSSAI and food safety standards


• Supervise and guide Commis and kitchen helpers


• Ensure smooth kitchen operations during peak hours

Skills Required:

• Strong knowledge of Continental cuisine


• Expertise in café-style food preparation


• Good knowledge of cooking techniques and food presentation


• Menu planning and recipe standardization skills


• Knowledge of food costing and portion control


• Strong teamwork and kitchen management skills


• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced café environment

Qualification & Experience:

• Diploma/Degree in Hotel Management or Culinary Arts preferred


• 3–7 years of experience in Continental cuisine


• Experience as a Continental Chef / CDP / Demi Chef preferred

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in cafés, bistros, restaurants, hotels, resorts, or premium QSRs


• Exposure to modern café menus and contemporary Continental cuisine is an added advantage

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person