Commis -Pastry Section

Commis Chef – Pastry

Restaurant: Nonna Mei
Department: Food Production – Pastry
Location: Meghalaya, India
Position: Commis Chef – Pastry
Salary: As per experience and skills
Accommodation: Provided for eligible outstation candidates
Drop Facility: Provided

About Nonna Mei

Nonna Mei is a renowned restaurant recognised among the Top 44 Restaurants in India. We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated culinary professionals to join our pastry team and contribute to delivering high-quality desserts and baked products.

Job Summary

The Commis Chef – Pastry will assist the senior chefs in preparing desserts, pastries, cakes, and other bakery products while maintaining the restaurant's standards of food quality, presentation, hygiene, and consistency.

This position is suitable for candidates who are passionate about pastry and bakery, eager to learn, and interested in developing their culinary careers in a professional restaurant environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing pastries, cakes, cookies, tarts, mousses, desserts, and other bakery products.
• Support the preparation of ingredients, including weighing, measuring, mixing, and portioning.
• Follow recipes and instructions provided by the CDP, Sous Chef, or Head Chef.
• Assist with baking, decorating, plating, and presenting desserts.
• Maintain consistency in taste, texture, portion size, and presentation.
• Ensure proper storage, labelling, and handling of ingredients and prepared products.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the pastry kitchen and workstations.
• Follow food safety and sanitation procedures at all times.
• Ensure kitchen equipment and tools are properly cleaned and maintained.
• Assist with stock rotation and minimise food wastage.
• Prepare ingredients and mise en place before service.
• Work collaboratively with the pastry team and other kitchen departments.
• Be willing to learn new techniques and improve pastry-making skills.

Candidate Requirements

• Freshers with relevant culinary training or candidates with 0–2 years of experience in pastry and bakery may apply.
• A certificate, diploma, or degree in Hotel Management, Bakery, or Pastry Arts is preferred but not mandatory.
• Basic knowledge of baking techniques and dessert preparation is an advantage.
• Willingness to learn, follow instructions, and work as part of a team.
• Good discipline, time management, and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen safety.
• Local candidates from Meghalaya will be given preference.
• Outstation candidates must be willing to relocate to Meghalaya and commit to a long-term position.
• Candidates seeking stable employment and career growth in the culinary field are encouraged to apply.

Employee Benefits

• Accommodation provided for eligible outstation candidates.
• Drop facility provided.
• Opportunity to work with Nonna Mei, recognised among the Top 44 Restaurants in India.
• Professional kitchen exposure and opportunities to learn from experienced chefs.
• Opportunities for skill development and career progression within the culinary team.

Preferred Candidate Profile

We are looking for hardworking, responsible, and enthusiastic candidates who have a genuine interest in pastry and bakery. The ideal candidate should be eager to learn, maintain high standards of hygiene, and be committed to building a long-term career with Nonna Mei.

Interested candidates may share their updated CV along with their current location, expected salary, and availability to join.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹10,000.00 - ₹20,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Provident Fund
• Work from home

Work Location: In person