Jr sous chef
416 Pastaa Cafe
Role: Jr Sous Chef
Company: 416 Pastaa Cafe
About the Role
The Jr Sous Chef will support the senior kitchen team in daily food preparation, cooking, and plating, with a focus on pasta and café-style dishes. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Mumbai.
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting with menu execution.
- Maintaining food quality and consistency.
- Overseeing line operations during service.
- Ensuring proper food hygiene and safety standards.
- Supervising junior kitchen staff as needed.
- Managing prep lists.
- Monitoring stock levels.
- Coordinating with the team to meet service timelines.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Pasta preparation
- Basic sauces
- Standard cooking techniques (grilling, sautéing, baking)
- Food safety, hygiene standards, and kitchen sanitation practices
- Ability to follow and enforce SOPs
- Kitchen operations (prep planning, portion control, inventory awareness)
- Ability to guide and support junior kitchen team members
- Collaboration
- Clear communication
- Attention to detail
- Time management skills
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Qualifications
- Professional culinary training or relevant experience in a commercial kitchen, preferably in cafes, bistros, or casual dining.
- Prior experience in a similar Jr Sous Chef, Line Cook, or Demi Chef role is an advantage.
- Willingness to work full-time, on-site in Mumbai, with flexible hours and a commitment to reliability and punctuality.

