Commis Chef (Commis I / II / III) – Bakery & Patisserie

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title

Commis Chef (Commis I / II / III) – Bakery & Patisserie

Location

New Delhi, India

About Us

Mira’s is a premium bakery and café in New Delhi, offering artisanal baked goods, gourmet beverages, and a thoughtfully curated guest experience. Our brand focuses on warmth, consistency, and refined service, making guest satisfaction and staff excellence equally important.

Job Summary

We are looking for a dedicated, disciplined, and passionate Commis Chef – Bakery & Patisserie to support daily artisanal baking and pastry production at Mira’s. Working under the guidance of the Bakery Sous Chef and Chef de Partie (CDP), the Bakery Commis will execute ingredient scaling, dough preparation, sponge baking, pastry finishing, and kitchen hygiene standards to deliver consistent, high-quality baked goods.

Key Responsibilities

Daily Bakery & Pastry Preparation

• Assist the CDP and Sous Chef in daily production of artisanal breads (sourdough, brioche, focaccia), croissants, danishes, cookies, and tea cakes.
• Prepare cake sponges, tarts, choux shells, mousses, creams, curds, and chocolate ganaches following exact recipe weights and measurements.
• Support basic cake crumb-coating, glazing, piping, fruit garnishing, and retail display tray arrangement.
• Monitor proofing racks, deck/convection oven timers, and cooling procedures under senior chef supervision.

Mise-en-Place & Recipe Accuracy

• Perform accurate weighing and scaling of dry and wet ingredients prior to mixing and baking batches.
• Prepare fruit purees, nut roasts, sugar syrups, crumbles, and pastry fillings for daily service.
• Follow standardized recipe cards strictly to maintain uniform taste, texture, and portion sizes.

Stock Handling & Wastage Control

• Receive, unpack, and store bakery raw materials (flours, butter, dairy, couverture chocolate, fruits, nuts) systematically in dry stores and chillers.
• Practice strict FIFO/FEFO stock rotation and ensure all prepared batters, creams, and fillings are properly covered, date-labeled, and refrigerated.
• Minimize ingredient spillage, over-baking, and trim wastage during daily prep.

Kitchen Hygiene, Sanitation & Equipment Care

• Maintain a spotless workstation throughout shifts and sanitize worktables, planetary mixers, dough sheeters, baking trays, and pastry tools.
• Adhere strictly to FSSAI food safety guidelines, personal grooming standards, and allergen segregation (eggless, nut-free, gluten protocols).
• Assist bakery trainees with basic prep tasks and maintain organized storage racks.

Qualifications & Skills

• 1–3 years of hands-on experience in a commercial bakery, patisserie, café, or hotel pastry kitchen (Commis I / II / III levels considered based on skill).
• Diploma or Certificate in Bakery & Confectionery / Culinary Arts (preferred).
• Strong foundational knowledge of weighing/scaling accuracy, dough handling, basic pastry creams, and oven operations.
• Eagerness to learn artisanal techniques (sourdough fermentation, lamination, chocolate tempering) with high attention to detail.
• Willingness to work early morning baking shifts, weekends, and festive rush hours.
• High personal hygiene standards, punctuality, and positive teamwork attitude.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary (commensurate with Commis I / II / III experience level and practical baking trial).
• Hands-on skill development in artisanal breads, French patisserie, and gourmet desserts under experienced chefs.
• Modern commercial bakery facility with professional deck ovens, dough sheeters, and blast chillers.
• Clear growth pathway to Demi Chef de Partie (DCDP) and Chef de Partie (CDP).

Job Types

Full-time, Permanent

Benefits

• Food provided

Work Location

In person

How to Apply / Contact Details

Interested candidates can share their updated CV directly via

• Email: hr@mirasdelhi.com
• Contact / WhatsApp: +91 85450 37610

Please mention "Application – Commis Chef (Bakery)" in the subject line or message.

Pay

₹18,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Benefits

Food provided

Provident Fund

Work Location

In person