Pastry Chef

Loyka; Kopar Khairane Village; On-site; INR 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyka is seeking a Pastry Junior Sous Chef to support the Head Pastry Chef in daily pastry production, supervise the pastry team, and ensure high standards of taste and presentation. Based in Kopar Khairane, Navi Mumbai, this role offers hands-on kitchen leadership and opportunities to contribute to creative pastry offerings.

You will manage production schedules, monitor inventory, develop new desserts, and uphold food safety practices while collaborating with production and procurement teams.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Bakery, Pastry Arts, Hotel Management, or related field would be an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of pastry techniques, baking methods, dessert production, and food safety standards.
• Good team management, communication, and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage production schedules and maintain quality under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Pastry Chef in planning, preparing, and executing daily pastry production.
• Supervise pastry chefs and commis team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Prepare cakes, pastries, desserts, breads, creams, mousses, and other bakery products as per standard recipes.
• Maintain consistency in taste, presentation, portioning, and product quality.
• Monitor raw materials, inventory, stock rotation, FIFO/FEFO, and wastage control.
• Ensure proper storage, labelling, hygiene, sanitation, and food safety practices.
• Coordinate with the production, service, and procurement teams to ensure timely availability of products.
• Assist in developing new recipes, seasonal desserts, and innovative pastry offerings.
• Monitor equipment usage and ensure proper maintenance of the pastry section.
• Train junior team members and ensure compliance with company standards.

Skills

Pastry techniques

Team management

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Diploma/degree in Bakery or Pastry Arts/Hotel Management

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION PASTRY JUNIOR SOUS CHEF

Department: Pastry
Designation: Junior Sous Chef Pastry
Reporting To: Head Pastry Chef
Industry: Bakery, Caf & Hospitality

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Pastry Junior Sous Chef to support the Head Pastry Chef in daily pastry production, team supervision, quality control, and the smooth functioning of the pastry section.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Pastry Chef in planning, preparing, and executing daily pastry production.
• Supervise pastry chefs and commis team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Prepare cakes, pastries, desserts, breads, creams, mousses, and other bakery products as per standard recipes.
• Maintain consistency in taste, presentation, portioning, and product quality.
• Monitor raw materials, inventory, stock rotation, FIFO/FEFO, and wastage control.
• Ensure proper storage, labelling, hygiene, sanitation, and food safety practices.
• Coordinate with the production, service, and procurement teams to ensure timely availability of products.
• Assist in developing new recipes, seasonal desserts, and innovative pastry offerings.
• Monitor equipment usage and ensure proper maintenance of the pastry section.
• Train junior team members and ensure compliance with company standards.

Requirements

• Diploma or degree in Bakery, Pastry Arts, Hotel Management, or a related field would an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of pastry techniques, baking methods, dessert production, and food safety standards.
• Good team management, communication, and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage production schedules and maintain quality under pressure.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in cafs, premium bakeries, hotels, or central production kitchens.
• Knowledge of recipe standardisation, production planning, inventory management, and cost control.