Commis (Commi 1)

Job Description: Commis I (Chinese Cuisine)Position: Commis I / Chinese Cook

Restaurant: Peking House

Location: Bangalore, India

Department: Kitchen Operations

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience Required: 3–5 years in Chinese / Indo-Chinese cuisine

About the RoleWe are looking for an experienced and passionate Commis I (Chinese Cuisine) to join our kitchen team at Peking House.

The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience in preparing authentic Chinese and Indo-Chinese dishes, with excellent wok cooking skills, speed, consistency, and a commitment to food quality and hygiene.

Key Responsibilities

1. Food Preparation & Cooking

• Prepare Chinese and Indo-Chinese dishes according to standardized recipes.
• Demonstrate proficiency in wok cooking, stir-frying, deep-frying, steaming, and sauce preparation.
• Prepare fried rice, noodles, soups, starters, gravies, and signature Chinese dishes.
• Handle vegetarian, chicken, and other non-vegetarian preparations.
• Maintain consistency in taste, presentation, portion sizes, and quality.
• Manage multiple orders efficiently during peak service hours.

2. Kitchen Operations

• Complete daily mise en place and prepare ingredients before service.
• Manage assigned cooking stations independently.
• Maintain stock rotation using FIFO principles.
• Minimize food wastage and ensure proper ingredient utilization.
• Follow established recipes, portion controls, and preparation standards.
• Coordinate with other kitchen staff to ensure timely order preparation.

3. Food Safety & Hygiene

• Maintain cleanliness of cooking stations, equipment, and storage areas.
• Follow food-safety, hygiene, and sanitation procedures.
• Prevent cross-contamination between raw and cooked ingredients.
• Ensure correct food storage, handling, and temperature controls.
• Follow restaurant standards for halal ingredient handling and preparation.

4. Teamwork & Accountability

• Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations.
• Guide junior cooks and kitchen helpers where required.
• Communicate ingredient shortages and equipment issues promptly.
• Maintain discipline, punctuality, and teamwork.
• Support new menu trials and recipe improvements.
• Required Skills & QualificationsMinimum 3 years of relevant experience in Chinese or Indo-Chinese kitchens.
• Strong wok-handling and high-flame cooking skills.
• Good knowledge of Chinese sauces, seasonings, marinades, and cooking techniques.
• Ability to prepare food quickly without compromising quality.
• Experience working in a busy restaurant, QSR, or cloud kitchen.
• Understanding of kitchen hygiene, food safety, and inventory control.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Formal culinary qualifications are an advantage but not mandatory.
• Key Performance ExpectationsConsistent taste and food presentation.
• Fast and accurate order preparation.
• Minimal food wastage and effective portion control.
• Clean, organized, and service-ready cooking stations.
• Compliance with recipe and food-safety standards.
• Effective teamwork during busy service periods.
• What We OfferCompetitive salary based on experience.
• Opportunity to grow with an expanding restaurant brand.
• Professional and supportive working environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to new menu development.

To Apply:

Interested candidates should share their CV, relevant kitchen experience, current salary, expected salary, and availability to join.

Preference: Candidates currently based in Bangalore who have hands-on Chinese wok cooking experience.