Job Title: Commis Chef / Chocolatier Job Overview The Commis Chef / Chocolatier will be responsible for supporting chocolate, confectionery, bakery, and pastry production operations at Varnam Bean to Bar Chocolates. The role involves ingredient preparation, chocolate tempering, moulding, baking, recipe execution, and maintaining consistent product quality. The candidate will also assist in daily kitchen operations, follow food safety and hygiene standards, and support the development of new recipes and product variations.

Key Responsibilities
Chocolate & Confectionery Production
- Assist in preparing chocolates, confectionery, baked goods, and pastry products.
- Perform chocolate tempering, moulding, finishing, and presentation according to production requirements.
- Measure and prepare ingredients accurately while following standardized recipes.
- Maintain consistency in product taste, texture, appearance, and portioning.
- Support daily chocolate and confectionery production activities. Bakery & Pastry Operations
- Assist in baking, pastry preparation, and dessert production.
- Follow standardized recipes and production instructions.
- Operate baking and kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
- Maintain product quality throughout preparation and production.
- Complete assigned production tasks according to daily schedules. Recipe Development & Quality Control
- Assist in developing and testing current recipes, flavours, and product variations.
- Support product quality checks for chocolates, pastries, and baked goods.
- Maintain consistency in taste, texture, appearance, and overall quality.
- Follow established food safety and quality-control procedures.
- Support senior culinary team members during product development activities. Kitchen Operations & Inventory Management
- Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and hygiene across kitchen and production areas.
- Assist with inventory checks, stock rotation, and ingredient storage.




- Monitor raw materials and finished products to maintain quality.
- Minimize ingredient wastage and support efficient production processes.
- Ensure proper handling and maintenance of kitchen tools and equipment.
- Coordinate with the culinary and production teams.
- Work in shifts according to production requirements. Candidate Profile
- Hands-on experience in baking, pastry, confectionery, or chocolate production.
- Practical knowledge of chocolate handling, tempering, moulding, and finishing techniques.
- Understanding of ingredient preparation, recipe execution, and kitchen operations.
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, hygiene, and quality-control procedures.
- Experience handling chocolate-making equipment and baking tools.
- Ability to maintain consistent taste, texture, appearance, and product quality.
- Familiarity with inventory management and ingredient storage.
- Ability to follow standardized recipes and production instructions accurately.
- Interest in artisanal chocolate, organic ingredients, and sustainable food production.
- Willingness to work on-site in Mysuru and in shifts. Qualification
- Formal training, diploma, or certification in Culinary Arts, Baking, Pastry, or Confectionery is preferred.
- Experience in professional kitchens, bakeries, confectionery units, or chocolate production environments is preferred.
- Experience in bean-to-bar chocolate production or premium artisanal confectionery will be an advantage. Key Performance Expectations
- Consistent quality in chocolate, confectionery, bakery, and pastry production.
- Accurate execution of standardized recipes and production instructions.
- Proper chocolate tempering, moulding, finishing, and product presentation.
- Compliance with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
- Efficient utilization of ingredients with minimal production wastage.
- Timely completion of daily production activities.
- Proper handling, storage, and maintenance of ingredients and kitchen equipment.

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