Chef De Partie (CDP) – The Premium Basket Premium Dry Fruits, Gourmet Snacks & Gifting Solutions

Globe Business Park, Kalyan - Badlapur Road, Ambernath, Thane - 421501 [email protected] | www.thepremiumbasket.com

About the Role The Premium Basket is looking for a skilled and passionate Chef De Partie (CDP) to manage specific kitchen sections and ensure smooth food production operations. The ideal candidate should have robust culinary knowledge, leadership abilities, and experience in maintaining quality, consistency, and hygiene standards in a professional kitchen environment.

As a growing startup, we operate in a fast-paced environment where ownership, accountability, adaptability and teamwork are essential. We are looking for a skilled and hands-on Chef de Partie (CDP) who can independently manage an assigned kitchen section, ensure consistent food quality, maintain kitchen hygiene and support smooth daily kitchen operations.

We are specifically looking for candidates with practical experience in professional kitchens who are comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment. Candidates should be disciplined, self-driven and capable of managing kitchen staff, maintaining food standards, controlling wastage and taking ownership of their responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage and supervise assigned kitchen section efficiently
- Ensure smooth daily food production and preparation activities
- Maintain consistency in taste, quality, and presentation standards
- Supervise and guide Commis and junior kitchen staff
- Ensure proper food preparation, portioning, and storage practices
- Monitor inventory usage and coordinate stock requirements
- Maintain hygiene, sanitation, and food safety standards in the kitchen
- Support recipe execution and new product development initiatives




- Coordinate with production and operations teams for smooth workflow
- Reduce wastage and maintain cost control practices
- Ensure proper handling and maintenance of kitchen equipment
- Support festive, bulk, and high-volume production requirements

Required Skills

- Strong knowledge of kitchen operations and food preparation techniques
- Leadership and team management abilities
- Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards
- Time management and multitasking skills
- Attention to detail in taste, presentation, and quality
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment

Preferred Experience

- 3-5 years of culinary experience in hotels, restaurants, cloud kitchens, or food production units
- Experience in confectionery, gourmet snacks, gifting, bakery, or premium food products preferred
- Experience handling bulk and production kitchen operations is an added advantage

Qualification

- Diploma/Degree in Hotel Management or Culinary Arts preferred

Salary ₹25,000 – ₹30,000 per month (Based on experience and expertise)

Why Join Us

- Opportunity to work with a fast-growing premium food and gifting brand
- Creative and quality-focused kitchen environment
- Exposure to premium food production and innovative product development
- Growth opportunities within culinary and production operations

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Benefits

- Paid sick time
- Paid time off

Application Question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have in a commercial kitchen or food manufacturing unit?
- Have you previously worked in a food manufacturing, FMCG, bakery or confectionery production setup?
- Have you handled recipe standardization, batch preparation and maintaining consistent product quality?
- Are you comfortable working in a food manufacturing unit rather than a restaurant or hotel kitchen?
- Are you comfortable for Ambernath location?

Work Location: In person

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