Commis 3

Organization: Gunpowder Restaurants

Job Title: Commis 3 – Peninsular South Indian

Reports to: Commis 2 / Commis 1 / CDP / Sous Chef / Head Chef / Restaurant Manager

Location: Gunpowder, Goa

Summary

Commis 3 is an entry-level kitchen role responsible for basic prep, cleaning, and supporting senior cooks across all sections. This position is foundational and best suited for individuals looking to grow within a professional kitchen environment. Experience with peninsular South Indian cuisine is a strong advantage.

Key Responsibilities

Preparation & Basic Cooking

• Wash, chop, peel, clean, and prep ingredients including vegetables, meats, and seafood.
• Assist with grinding, portioning, marinating, and other basic prep tasks.
• Support the hot range by preparing ingredients and helping senior chefs during service.
• Follow recipes and instructions precisely for consistency and quality.

Plating & Presentation

• Assist in plating dishes under the supervision of senior chefs.
• Ensure neat and accurate presentation in line with Gunpowder’s standards.

Hygiene & Kitchen Cleanliness

• Maintain strict hygiene standards and follow all food safety protocols.
• Keep workstations clean, sanitised, and organised at all times.
• Participate in daily cleaning routines and scheduled deep-cleaning tasks.
• Follow HACCP and FSSAI guidelines under supervision.

Inventory & Operations

• Assist in storing and rotating ingredients using FIFO.
• Help with basic stocktaking tasks and flag low-stock items.
• Label and organise products correctly to maintain freshness and traceability.

Team Support & Learning

• Work closely with Commis 2, Commis 1, and CDPs to support kitchen workflow.
• Be open to learning peninsular South Indian cuisine techniques and recipes.
• Maintain good grooming, punctuality, and professional behaviour.
• Carry out additional duties, prep work, or cleaning tasks as assigned.

Skills & Competencies

• Basic kitchen skills with interest in Indian and peninsular South Indian cuisine.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-pressure kitchen environment.
• Strong discipline, cleanliness, and attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Eagerness to learn, improve, and grow into higher kitchen roles.

Minimum Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in a professional kitchen (internships acceptable).
• Experience handling non-vegetarian ingredients is mandatory.
• Knowledge or exposure to Indian cuisine; peninsular South Indian experience is a strong advantage.
• Basic understanding of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Ability to follow instructions carefully and work with speed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹14,200.00 - ₹16,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Assagao, Goa: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person