Chef

Mira Boulangerie & Patisserie is hiring an Assistant Chef to support day-to-day food preparation, kitchen operations, and quality control in a hot kitchen. This role is ideal for a motivated candidate with early kitchen experience who can learn quickly and help deliver consistent, high-quality hot food items.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and assist with hot food preparations according to production schedules.
• Support cooking processes by measuring ingredients accurately and following standard recipes.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and sanitation across workstations, tools, and storage areas.
• Assist in kitchen mise en place, including labeling, portioning, and organizing ingredients for service.
• Monitor food quality during preparation (taste, texture, and presentation) and report issues to the Chef.
• Help manage basic kitchen operations such as stock rotation, inventory checks, and waste control.
• Coordinate with teammates during busy service periods to ensure timely output and smooth workflow.

• Cooking — hands-on experience with hot cooking tasks, including accurate measurement and recipe follow-through.
• Kitchen Operations — practical knowledge of daily kitchen workflow, safe food handling, and maintaining organized prep stations.
• Communication — able to share order status, ingredient needs, and quality feedback clearly with the kitchen team.
• Education in Culinary Arts or a related field (or equivalent training) from a recognized institute.
• 6 months of relevant experience in a commercial kitchen or hot kitchen environment.
• Food Safety & Hygiene knowledge, including basic HACCP/food safety practices as commonly applied in Nepal.

Nice to Have

• Experience with common hot kitchen items such as sauces, proteins, vegetables, and basic seasoning preparations.
• Familiarity with portion control, labeling, and FIFO/FEFO inventory practices in food production.
• Willingness to work early morning shifts, weekends, and peak service hours as needed.

What We Offer

• Work in a professional food and beverage environment with structured day-to-day kitchen routines.
• Training and guidance from senior kitchen staff to build hot kitchen cooking skills.
• Supportive team culture focused on food quality, cleanliness, and consistent service.
• Career growth opportunities within Mira Boulangerie & Patisserie based on performance.