Demi Chef de Partie ( Bakery Only)

Della Resorts and Adventure; Pune District; On-site; INR 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Della Resorts and Adventure in Pune district is seeking a skilled Bakery & Pastry Assistant to support daily production of breads, pastries, and desserts. You will follow standard recipes, ensure quality, and maintain hygiene throughout the bakery area.

Ideal candidates hold a Diploma/Degree in Bakery & Confectionery or Culinary Arts with 2–4 years of relevant experience in a luxury hotel, resort, or high-volume kitchen environment. Local candidates or relocation to Lonavala may be preferred.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in bakery/culinary arts required.
• 2–4 years of bakery/pastry experience in hotels or resorts preferred.
• Knowledge of HACCP, hygiene, and kitchen sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily bakery and pastry production according to recipes.
• Prepare breads, buns, rolls, croissants, cookies, cakes and pastries.
• Follow portion control, presentation, and quality guidelines.
• Handle dough preparation, mixing, proofing, shaping, baking and finishing.
• Ensure proper storage, labeling and rotation of ingredients and finished products.
• Operate bakery equipment safely and efficiently.
• Support team during high-volume production and events.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bakery area.

Skills

Bread knowledge

Viennoiserie

Pastry production

Teamwork

Education

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

Job description

• Assist the Chef de Partie/Sous Chef in the daily preparation and production of bakery and pastry items.
• 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 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