Commis Chef Jobs in Coimbatore Hotel and Hospitality

📋 Job Description

Jobzi is sourcing qualified candidates for Commis Chef positions in Coimbatore's private Hotel and Hospitality sector. This is a full-time opportunity with a reputed Hospitality employer in Coimbatore offering competitive salary, structured growth, and a professional work environment. Tamil communication skills are preferred alongside English for professional and business interaction in Coimbatore.

📌 Key Responsibilities

• Assist senior chefs in food preparation including cutting, peeling, marinating, and basic cooking tasks.
• Set up and maintain assigned kitchen station mise en place before service periods begin each day.
• Follow standardised recipes and portion control guidelines for consistent food quality and cost control.
• Clean and sanitise kitchen workstations, equipment, and storage areas as per FSSAI hygiene protocols.
• Receive and check food deliveries, assist with proper storage in dry stores, refrigerators, and freezers.
• Support the Demi Chef de Partie in executing section orders during breakfast, lunch, and dinner service.
• Minimise food waste by using proper FIFO stock rotation and efficient preparation techniques.

🎓 Qualifications and Requirements

• Diploma in Culinary Arts or Hotel Management (Food Production) from an IHM-affiliated or recognised culinary institute.
• 0 to 3 years of experience in a hotel or restaurant kitchen; freshers from culinary institutes are considered.
• Basic knife skills, cutting techniques, and understanding of hot and cold kitchen operations.
• Knowledge of food safety, kitchen hygiene, and FSSAI standards applicable to hotel kitchen operations.
• Ability to work efficiently in a high-pressure hotel kitchen environment during busy service periods.
• Physical stamina and resilience to manage long standing hours and high-temperature kitchen conditions.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts including early morning, split, and late-night kitchen shifts.
• Good Tamil and English communication skills for team coordination and client interaction in Coimbatore.

✅ Required Skills

🏆 Certifications and Qualifications

Hotel Management degree (BHM/BHMCT) from an IHM-affiliated institute; Diploma in Hotel Management for operations roles; Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) certification; WSET (Wine and Spirit Education Trust) for F&B roles; Diploma in Culinary Arts from reputed culinary institutes; Fire safety and first aid certification; Revenue management and yield management certification; IATA for travel and concierge roles