Continental Cook

Job Description – Continental ChefCompany: Happy Hours Cafe

Location: Vaishali Nagar, Jaipur, Rajasthan

Department: Kitchen

Position: Continental Chef

Experience: 1–3 Years (Café or Restaurant Experience Preferred)

About Happy Hours CafeHappy Hours Cafe is a casual, aesthetic café serving a variety of food and beverages. We are looking for a skilled and responsible Continental Chef who can independently manage kitchen operations, maintain food quality and consistency, and contribute to developing our food menu.

Key Responsibilities1. Food Preparation & Cooking

• Prepare Continental and café-style dishes, including:
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• White Sauce, Red Sauce and Aglio Olio Pasta.
• Pizza and different varieties of sandwiches.
• Burgers, wraps and toast.
• French fries, peri-peri fries and other appetisers.
• Soups, snacks and other café-style dishes.
• Follow standard recipes and prescribed ingredient measurements.
• Ensure consistent taste, portion size and presentation for every order.
• Maintain proper preparation and cooking techniques.

2. Kitchen Management

• Independently manage daily kitchen operations during assigned shifts.
• Ensure timely preparation and delivery of orders.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness, hygiene and food safety standards.
• Properly organise ingredients, sauces, vegetables and other raw materials.
• Follow opening and closing kitchen checklists.

3. Inventory & Food Cost Control

• Monitor daily kitchen stock and ingredient requirements.
• Inform management about low-stock items before they run out.
• Minimise food wastage and maintain proper portion control.
• Follow FIFO (First In, First Out) inventory practices.
• Maintain proper storage, labelling and refrigeration of ingredients.

4. Recipe Development & Consistency

• Suggest new café-friendly dishes and improvements to existing recipes.
• Follow the café's standard recipe book and SOPs.
• Maintain consistency in taste, quantity and presentation.
• Cooperate with management during menu trials and new product launches.
• Required Skills & QualificationsPrevious experience as a Continental Chef, Café Chef or Commis Chef.
• Knowledge of pasta sauces, pizza, sandwiches, burgers and appetisers.
• Good understanding of kitchen equipment and cooking techniques.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple orders.
• Knowledge of food hygiene, storage and kitchen safety.
• Responsible, punctual and disciplined.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced café environment.
• Work ExpectationsReport to work on time in proper kitchen uniform.
• Maintain personal hygiene, including clean uniform, apron and hairnet.
• Follow recipes and measurements without compromising quality.
• No personal mobile phone usage during active kitchen operations.
• Maintain discipline, teamwork and professional behaviour.
• Take responsibility for kitchen cleanliness and stock management.
• What We OfferCompetitive salary based on experience and skills.
• Opportunity to contribute to menu development.
• Growth opportunities within the café.

Interested candidates can contact Happy Hours Cafe for an interview.