CDP Chef Indian

Sodexo; Chennai District; On-site; INR 355,000 - 426,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo in Chennai is hiring for CDP-South Indian with 4 to 8 years of bakery experience. The role involves preparing and baking breads, pastries, and other bakery items, supporting daily kitchen operations, and ensuring high-quality production.

Immediate joiner is required; the gross compensation is ₹35,000 monthly. The position emphasizes HACCP compliance, cleanliness, inventory control, and mentoring junior staff to maintain a consistent bakery output.

Qualifications

• Formal qualification in bakery arts from a recognized culinary institution.
• Experience in high-volume bakery production.
• Strong knowledge of bakery arts, including various techniques and recipes.
• Familiarity with HACCP and other food safety standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Good communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Food Preparation & Production: Prepare and bake breads, pastries, cakes, and other bakery items according to established recipes and presentation standards.
• Kitchen Operations: Assist the Chef de Partie and Sous Chef with the daily operation of the bakery section.
• Quality Control: Ensure the consistent quality, freshness, and presentation of all baked goods, often monitoring product freshness and applying FIFO (First-In, First-Out) rotation.
• Hygiene & Safety: Maintain a clean and organized workstation, equipment, and storage areas, strictly adhering to health, safety, and sanitation regulations like HACCP.
• Inventory & Stock: Monitor stock levels, manage ingredient storage, and minimize wastage by properly handling and rotating ingredients.
• Staff Training: Coach and mentor junior kitchen staff (Commis chefs) on correct production methods, skills, and culinary techniques.
• Teamwork: Collaborate effectively with other kitchen sections to ensure smooth and timely service.
• Menu Development: Contribute ideas for new dishes and improvements to the existing bakery menu.

Skills

Leadership skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Formal qualification in bakery arts from a recognized culinary institution

Job description

Sodexo is Hiring for CDP-South Indian

Notice : Immediate Joiner

Gross: 35 K

Location : Chennai

Experience : 4 to 8 years

• Food Preparation & Production: Prepare and bake breads, pastries, cakes, and other bakery items according to established recipes and presentation standards.
• Kitchen Operations: Assist the Chef de Partie and Sous Chef with the daily operation of the bakery section.
• Quality Control: Ensure the consistent quality, freshness, and presentation of all baked goods, often monitoring product freshness and applying FIFO (First-In, First-Out) rotation.
• Hygiene & Safety: Maintain a clean and organized workstation, equipment, and storage areas, strictly adhering to health, safety, and sanitation regulations like HACCP.
• Inventory & Stock: Monitor stock levels, manage ingredient storage, and minimize wastage by properly handling and rotating ingredients.
• Staff Training: Coach and mentor junior kitchen staff (Commis chefs) on correct production methods, skills, and culinary techniques.
• Teamwork: Collaborate effectively with other kitchen sections to ensure smooth and timely service.
• Menu Development: Contribute ideas for new dishes and improvements to the existing bakery menu.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Formal qualification in bakery arts from a recognized culinary institution.
• Experience in high-volume bakery production.
• Strong knowledge of bakery arts, including various techniques and recipes.
• Familiarity with HACCP and other food safety standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Good communication and leadership skills.