Chinese Senior Commis Chef/CDP

Job Title:

Chinese Chef / Chinese CDP (Wok Master)

(Also suitable for: Chinese Cook / Section In-Charge)

Location: [Your City / Area, e.g., Anna Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu]

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: ₹22,000 – ₹30,000 per month (Based on trial & experience)

Benefits: Free Duty Meals + Shared Accommodation provided [Edit if not providing accommodation]

About the Role:

We are a growing startup cafe looking for an energetic and skilled Chinese Chef / Chef de Partie (CDP) to independently take charge of our Chinese section.

In this role, you will manage the Chinese station from scratch—including signature sauces, base preparations, and high-speed line cooking during peak hours. A dedicated kitchen helper will be provided to assist with prep, chopping, and cleaning.

Key Responsibilities:

• From-Scratch Prep: Prepare all signature Chinese sauces, pastes, and gravies (Schezwan, Manchurian, Hot Garlic, Chilli paste, stocks) maintaining consistent taste and quality.
• Line Cooking: Handle high-heat wok cooking for starters, gravies, fried rice, and noodles with fast ticket turnaround times (10–12 minutes).
• Helper Management: Direct and supervise the kitchen helper with daily mise-en-place (vegetable chopping, chicken portioning, boiling noodles/rice).
• Station Ownership: Manage raw material par levels, avoid food wastage, and maintain stock rotation (FIFO).
• Kitchen Hygiene: Maintain strict workstation cleanliness, food safety standards, and proper storage of prepped batches.

Requirements:

• Experience: 3 to 6 years of hands-on experience as a Chinese Cook, Commis I, or Chinese CDP in a standalone cafe, restaurant, or cloud kitchen.
• Wok Mastery: Strong expertise in high-flame wok tossing, oil control, and Indo-Chinese / Asian flavor profiles.
• Consistency: Ability to deliver the exact same taste and portion size across shifts.
• Work Ethic: Punctual, hygienic, disciplined, and capable of working in a fast-paced cafe kitchen.

What We Offer:

• Competitive monthly salary paid on time (1st to 5th of every month).
• Free duty meals and refreshments.
• Shared staff accommodation available for outstation candidates.
• Growth opportunities as the cafe expands.
• Performance-based monthly incentives.

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Food provided

Work Location: In person