Commi Chef - Tea Room and Café

About the role

Tea Avenue, a tea room and café in Colombo, Sri Lanka, is hiring a full-time, on-site Commi Chef. The Commi Chef supports the kitchen team with daily food preparation, cooking and plating dishes to the brand's standards, working closely with senior chefs in a fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain high levels of kitchen hygiene and follow food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Assist in preparing items such as sandwiches, pastas, cakes and other menu offerings.
• Ensure consistency in taste and presentation of dishes.
• Help with stock rotation and basic inventory checks.
• Coordinate with the service team so orders are executed efficiently.
• Follow recipes and instructions given by senior chefs and contribute to a collaborative kitchen atmosphere.

Required profile

• Strong foundation in food preparation and basic cooking techniques, with developing culinary skills suited to café-style menus.
• Previous experience in a café, restaurant or hotel kitchen is an advantage.
• Basic educational qualification; formal culinary training or certification is a plus.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays, and to learn from senior chefs.

Required skills

• Food preparation and basic cooking techniques.
• Effective communication with chefs, service staff and other team members.