F & B Production, Demi Chef de Partie

Della Group; Lonavala; On-site; INR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Della Group in Lonavala invites applications for a Bakery & Pastry role to support daily production and maintain high quality standards. The candidate will assist senior chefs in preparing a wide range of bakery items, ensuring consistency with recipes and portion control.

The role requires 2–4 years of bakery/pastry experience, knowledge of HACCP and a strong team mindset in a fast-paced luxury kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Bakery & Confectionery, Hotel Management, or Culinary Arts.
• 2–4 years of relevant bakery/pastry operations experience.
• Knowledge of HACCP, food safety, and kitchen sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily production of bakery and pastry items.
• Prepare breads, croissants, Danish pastries, cookies, cakes per standards.
• Follow recipes, portion control, presentation, and quality guidelines.
• Assist in dough preparation, mixing, proofing, shaping, baking, and finishing.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, labeling, and rotation of ingredients.
• Maintain HACCP and hygiene standards at all times.
• Check quality and freshness of raw materials before use.
• Operate ovens, mixers, proofers, sheeters safely.
• Support team during banquets and high-volume production.
• Minimize food wastage through proper planning and utilization.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bakery section and stations.

Skills

Bakery knowledge

Food safety HACCP

Teamwork

High-volume kitchen experience

Education

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

Tools

Ovens

Mixers

Provers

Job description

Job Expectations:

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

Job Description:

Role Responsibilities:

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

Job Expectations:

• 1. Immediate Joiner.
• 2. Experience in a Luxury Hotel, Resort, Standalone Bakery, or High-volume Food Production environment preferred.
• 3. Good knowledge of bread, viennoiserie, cakes, pastries, and basic confectionery.
• 4. Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, HACCP, and kitchen sanitation standards.
• 5. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and high-volume kitchen environment.
• 6. Good understanding of bakery equipment and production techniques.
• 7. Strong teamwork, discipline, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.
• 8. Candidates with luxury hospitality/resort experience will be preferred.
• 9. 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