Assistant Chef

Du Jour | Pâtisserie Artisanale; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 201,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

Du Jour | Pâtisserie Artisanale in Hyderabad seeks an Assistant Chef to support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations, preparing mise en place, and assisting in producing pastries and baked goods. You will follow standardized recipes, monitor baking times, and help maintain hygiene and food safety standards in a high-quality patisserie environment.

The role requires teamwork, precision, and a willingness to learn new techniques, with opportunities to contribute ideas for menu items and brand

Qualifications

• Foundational cooking and bakery skills, including familiarity with doughs, batters, fillings, and basic decorating techniques.
• Strong understanding of kitchen hygiene, food safety practices, and proper handling and storage of ingredients.
• Ability to follow recipes accurately, measure ingredients precisely, and maintain consistency in taste and presentation.
• Effective time management and organizational skills to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Collaborative mindset, clear communication skills, and a professional attitude when working with the culinary team.
• Willingness to learn, adapt to feedback, and develop new techniques and menu items over time.
• Prior experience in a bakery, patisserie, or professional kitchen is preferred.
• Culinary or pastry certification, diploma, or relevant training is an advantage.
• Availability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and peak seasons, as required by the patisserie.

Responsibilities

• Prepare mise en place and assist in the production of pastries and baked items.
• Follow standardized recipes and plating guidelines to ensure consistency and presentation standards.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness, food safety, and hygiene standards including proper storage and rotation of ingredients.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team, assist in inventory and ordering tasks as needed, and contribute ideas for new items.

Skills

Foundational cooking

Bakery skills

Doughs & batters

Food safety

Time management

Following recipes

Attention to presentation

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Job description

Company Description Du Jour | Pâtisserie Artisanale is a boutique patisserie dedicated to crafting high-quality, artisanal desserts and baked goods. The patisserie focuses on carefully selected ingredients, refined techniques, and elegant presentation to deliver a memorable experience for guests. Its menu blends classic French-inspired pastries with contemporary flavors, offering a distinctive selection for everyday indulgence and special occasions. Team members collaborate closely in a professional kitchen environment that values precision, creativity, and consistency. Working at Du Jour | Pâtisserie Artisanale provides an opportunity to grow culinary skills while contributing to a brand committed to excellence in pastry and customer service.

Role Description The Assistant Chef is a full-time, on-site role based in Hyderabad, supporting the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations. This role involves preparing mise en place, assisting in the production of pastries, desserts, and baked items, and following standardized recipes and plating guidelines. The Assistant Chef helps maintain kitchen cleanliness, food safety, and hygiene standards, including proper storage, labeling, and rotation of ingredients. The role includes monitoring baking times, quality checks, and adjusting methods under guidance to ensure consistency and presentation standards are met. The Assistant Chef collaborates with the kitchen team, supports inventory and ordering tasks as needed, and contributes ideas for new items while respecting the patisserie’s brand and style.

Qualifications

• Foundational cooking and bakery skills, including familiarity with doughs, batters, fillings, and basic decorating techniques.
• Strong understanding of kitchen hygiene, food safety practices, and proper handling and storage of ingredients.
• Ability to follow recipes accurately, measure ingredients precisely, and maintain consistency in taste and presentation.
• Effective time management and organizational skills to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Collaborative mindset, clear communication skills, and a professional attitude when working with the culinary team.
• Willingness to learn, adapt to feedback, and develop new techniques and menu items over time.
• Prior experience in a bakery, patisserie, or professional kitchen is preferred.
• Culinary or pastry certification, diploma, or relevant training is an advantage.
• Availability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and peak seasons, as required by the patisserie.