Demi Chef de Partie ( Bakery Only)

Della Group; Lonavala; On-site; INR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Della Group is seeking a skilled Bakery & Pastry professional for its Lonavala operations. You will assist in daily bakery production, ensuring quality and adherence to recipes while maintaining hygiene and safety standards in a high-volume kitchen.

The role requires knowledge of breads, viennoiserie, cakes, and confectionery, with experience in luxury hospitality or resort settings preferred. Immediate joining and local relocation may be considered.

Qualifications

• Experience in luxury hotel, resort, standalone bakery, or high-volume production is preferred.
• Knowledge of bread, viennoiserie, cakes, pastries, and basic confectionery.
• Knowledge of food safety, HACCP, and kitchen sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily preparation and production of bakery and pastry items.
• Prepare breads, buns, croissants, cookies, cakes, and other bakery products per standards.
• Handle dough preparation, mixing, proofing, shaping, baking, and finishing.
• Ensure proper labeling, storage, and rotation of ingredients and finished products.
• Operate ovens, mixers, proofers, sheeters, and other kitchen equipment safely.
• Support team during banquets, events, and high-volume production.
• Minimize waste through planning and efficient use of ingredients.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bakery area and storage.
• Coordinate with senior chefs to ensure timely production and service.

Skills

Bakery & pastry expertise

Education

Diploma/Degree in Bakery Confectionery, Hotel Management, or Culinary Arts

Job description

Role Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef de Partie/Sous Chef in the daily preparation and production of bakery and pastry items.
• Prepare breads, buns, rolls, croissants, Danish pastries, cookies, cakes, and other bakery products as per standards.
• Follow standard recipes, portion control, presentation, and quality guidelines.
• Assist in dough preparation, mixing, proofing, shaping, baking, and finishing.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, labelling, and rotation of bakery ingredients and finished products.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and HACCP standards at all times.
• Check the quality and freshness of raw materials before use.
• Operate bakery equipment such as ovens, mixers, proofers, sheeters, and other kitchen equipment safely.
• Support the team during banquets, events, buffets, and high-volume production.
• Minimize food wastage through proper production planning and effective utilization of ingredients.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bakery section, workstations, equipment, and storage areas.
• Coordinate with senior chefs and other kitchen sections to ensure timely production and service.
• Assist in developing and presenting new bakery products under the guidance of senior chefs.
• Follow all health, safety, fire, and hotel operational standards.

Job Expectations

• Immediate Joiner.
• Experience in a Luxury Hotel, Resort, Standalone Bakery, or High-volume Food Production environment preferred.
• Good knowledge of bread, viennoiserie, cakes, pastries, and basic confectionery.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, HACCP, and kitchen sanitation standards.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and high-volume kitchen environment.
• Good understanding of bakery equipment and production techniques.
• Strong teamwork, discipline, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.
• Candidates with luxury hospitality/resort experience will be preferred.
• Local candidates or candidates willing to relocate to Lonavala may be preferred.

Minimum Qualification: Diploma/Degree in Bakery Confectionery, Hotel Management, or Culinary Arts Minimum Job Experience: Minimum 2-4 years of relevant experience in Bakery/Pastry operations. Reporting to: Culinary Director Travel: N/A