Commi I

Job Title: Commi I

Job Summary:

The Commi I is responsible for preparing and cooking high-quality, healthy meals in accordance with Dieture's standardized recipes, nutritional guidelines, and production schedules. The role supports efficient large-scale meal production while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, quality, and consistency to meet customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Food Preparation & Production

• Prepare ingredients by washing, peeling, cutting, chopping, marinating, and portioning according to production requirements.
• Cook menu items in accordance with standardized recipes, nutritional specifications, and quality standards.
• Ensure meals are prepared consistently while maintaining taste, presentation, and portion accuracy.
• Support high-volume daily meal production to meet subscription and customer order deadlines.
• Assist senior chefs in preparing new menu items and production planning.
• Ensure all food is produced within the required production timelines.

Quality & Food Safety

• Maintain strict compliance with HACCP, food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
• Monitor food quality throughout preparation and cooking.
• Ensure proper food storage, labeling, dating, and stock rotation using the FIFO and FEFO methods.
• Maintain correct food temperatures during preparation, cooking, cooling, and storage.
• Report any food quality, safety, or equipment concerns immediately.

Kitchen Operations

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations, kitchen equipment, utensils, and storage areas.
• Assist with receiving, inspecting, and storing raw materials and ingredients.
• Support inventory counts and notifies supervisors of low stock levels.
• Minimize food waste through efficient preparation and proper handling of ingredients.
• Ensure all kitchen equipment is cleaned and maintained after use.

Teamwork

• Work collaboratively with chefs, kitchen helpers, packers, and quality teams to achieve daily production targets.
• Support and guide junior kitchen staff when required.
• Maintain professional communication and a positive attitude within the team.
• Follow all company policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Culinary diploma or professional cooking certification is preferred.
• HACCP or Food Safety certification is an advantage.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2–4 years of experience as a Commi I in a hotel, restaurant, catering company, central kitchen, or food production facility.
• Experience in high-volume meal production is highly preferred.
• Experience with healthy meal preparation or meal subscription services is an added advantage.
• Understanding of portion control and standardized recipe execution.
• Knowledge of HACCP, food safety, and hygiene practices.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to food quality.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Basic inventory and stock management knowledge.

Education:

• Diploma (Preferred)

Experience:

• Commi I: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Preferred)
• Hindi (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Food Handling Certificate (Preferred)

Work Location: In person