Role Summary

We are hiring an experienced Bakery CDP to lead daily production and live service execution for our bakery and confectionery section. The role demands strong skills in bakery fundamentals, dessert finishing, menu execution, hygiene, inventory control, costing, and team supervision , while ensuring consistent product quality and smooth section operations. Key Responsibilities

Live Service & Daily Execution (Core)

- Handle live dessert plating/finishing during service hours (consistent presentation, speed, and portion control).
- Manage service readiness: mise en place planning, batch prep, holding standards, and final garnish station setup.
- Coordinate closely with counter/front team for timing, order flow, and special requests .

Bakery & Confectionery Production

- Execute daily production for cakes, pastries, desserts, cookies, tarts, mousses, brownies, breads (as applicable).
- Maintain consistency in texture, taste, and finish across batches.
- Ensure proper cooling, storage, labeling, and shelf-life control to reduce spoilage.

Menu Execution + Innovation Support

- Support menu updates :new dessert trials, seasonal specials, limited editions , and improving existing recipes.
- Innovate in plating, garnishing, portion formats , and display-friendly presentation—without compromising speed in live service.
- Maintain recipe standardization: prep methods, plating guides, yield and portion standards.

Costing, Portion Control & Wastage Management

- Assist with food costing, yield calculation, and portioning to maintain margins.
- Monitor wastage, returns, breakage, and overproduction; propose corrective actions.




- Coordinate ordering and ensure ingredient usage follows FIFO/FEFO and storage standards.

Ingredient Quality & Vendor/Stock Coordination

- Ensure selection and correct handling of key bakery inputs: chocolate, dairy, fruits, nuts, flour, fillings, creams.
- Flag quality issues immediately and coordinate replacements.
- Track stock levels for high-usage items; avoid “service stop” situations.

Hygiene, Food Safety & Compliance

- Maintain strict standards of cleanliness, hygiene, grooming, and food safety .
- Ensure correct allergen handling (nuts, gluten, dairy, eggs) and prevent cross-contamination.
- Maintain section logs where required: temperature checks, cleaning schedules, waste logs.

Team Handling & Section Leadership

- Supervise commis/helpers: task allocation, training, discipline, speed, and quality checks.
- Lead by example during rush hours; ensure calm, clean, controlled service.
- Coordinate with Head Chef/Operations for daily targets and manpower planning for the section.

Bakery Display & Product Presentation (Additional but critical)

- Maintain visually appealing display standards for counter/fridge: arrangement, labeling, freshness rotation.
- Ensure garnishes/toppings remain fresh and don’t bleed, melt,



or lose texture in display conditions.
- Monitor product holding time and quality degradation; pull items when standards drop.

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Additional Points (Highly Valuable for a Bakery CDP - Live)

- Strong understanding of hot weather handling (cream stability, chocolate tempering behavior, cold chain discipline).
- Ability to create production schedules (prep plan + bake plan + finishing plan) to match daily sales.
- Familiarity with basic equipment upkeep : ovens, mixers, proofers, refrigerators—reporting issues early.
- Comfort with standardization : recipe sheets, batch yields, portion scoops, plating templates.
- Strong communication with FOH for: sold-out updates, replacements, daily specials, and customer feedback loops.

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Required Skills & Qualifications

- 7-8+ years of solid bakery/pastry experience; live service is a big plus.
- Strong knowledge of baking techniques, fillings, creams, finishing, and dessert plating.
- Valuable command over hygiene, inventory handling, portion control, and wastage management.
- Ability to train juniors and maintain discipline + standards.
- Preferred: Diploma in Bakery & Pastry / Culinary (or equivalent proven experience).

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What We’re Looking For

- Consistency > creativity (but both matter)
- Speed during service without compromising finish
- Clean working habits and strong food safety mindset
- Ownership of section performance and product quality

Job Types : Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month

Benefits :

- Food provided

Work Location: In person

📌 Bakery Cdp (Chef de Partie) (Pune)
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📍 Pune