Job Description: Bakery Sous Chef

Role Overview

Epicurean Hospitality Services is seeking a disciplined and skilled Bakery Sous Chef at the DCDP level for our production unit in IMT Manesar. This role focuses on the large-scale production of high-quality baked goods, strictly adhering to client-specified recipes and standardized operating procedures (SOPs).

Key Responsibilities

1. Bulk Production & Recipe Adherence
- Execute daily production of bread, pastries, and other baked goods in large batches while maintaining consistent quality.
- Strictly follow client-specific recipes and SOPs to ensure uniformity across all production runs.
- Monitor baking temperatures, timings, and proofing processes to ensure product excellence.

2. Kitchen Management & Efficiency
- Workflow: Organize the daily baking schedule to meet dispatch deadlines while minimizing food waste.
- Inventory: Monitor ingredient levels (flour, yeast, dairy, etc.) and report shortages to the Sous Chef or Store Manager.
- Maintenance: Ensure all industrial bakery equipment (ovens, provers, mixers)



is operated safely and maintained in clean condition.

3. Quality Control & Food Safety
- Sensory Checks: Inspect every batch for texture, color, and taste before it leaves the bakery department.
- Hygiene: Maintain a "Gold Standard" of cleanliness in the bakery section, following FSSAI and HACCP guidelines.
- Labeling: Ensure all products are properly cooled, packaged, and labeled with expiry dates and batch codes.

4. Supervision & Development
- Assist the CDC/Sous Chef in supervising Commis 2, 3, and kitchen helpers.
- Delegate tasks effectively during peak production hours to ensure no delays in the supply chain.

Candidate Profile

Industrial Food Manufacturing: Experience in high-volume production units (Ready-to-Eat, Frozen Foods, or Centralized Kitchens).

Commercial Bakery Chains: Experience with brands that supply large-scale outlets, cafes (e.g., Starbucks, Costa Coffee), or retail chains.

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📌 Bakery Sous Chef (Gurugram)
🏢 Epicurean Hospitality Services
📍 Gurugram