Pastry & Bakery Production Commis Chef / CDP
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About the Role
JOUD Coffee is hiring a Pastry & Bakery Production Commis Chef or CDP to execute recipes and support daily production. The role requires strong hygiene habits, reliability, and a team-first mindset, with CDP candidates needing 3-5+ years of high-volume pastry/bakery experience.
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Responsibilities
- Execute recipes using digital scales, timers, and SOPs
- Support daily pastry/bakery production: doughs, batters, creams, fillings, baking, cooling, finishing
- Portion, pack, label, date code, and prepare items for dispatch to outlets
- Maintain strict hygiene and food safety standards (HACCP, allergen control, cleaning schedules)
- Report quality issues early and help solve root causes
- For CDP: Own a section and lead execution end to end
- For CDP: Create daily production plans based on demand and ensure on time dispatch
- For CDP: Train and coach commis chefs on technique, standards, pace, and discipline
- For CDP: Reduce waste and improve yields through portion control and batching accuracy
- For CDP: Maintain operational logs and escalate risks
Requirements
- For Commis Chef: 1+ year in pastry/bakery or strong trainee with right attitude
- For CDP: 3 5+ years pastry/bakery experience in a high volume operation
- Strong hygiene habits and organized workstation
- Team first mindset, coachable, no ego
- Comfortable with early shifts and production schedules
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Key Responsibilities (All Candidates)
- Execute recipes using digital scales, timers, and SOPs (no guessing).
- Support daily pastry/bakery production: doughs, batters, creams, fillings, baking, cooling, finishing.
- Portion, pack, label, date code, and prepare items for dispatch to outlets.
- Maintain strict hygiene and food safety standards (HACCP, allergen control, cleaning schedules).
- Report quality issues early and help solve root causes (bake, texture, weight, appearance).
Additional Responsibilities (CDP Level)
- Own a section and lead execution end to end (planning → production → QC → dispatch readiness).
- Create daily production plans based on demand and ensure on time dispatch.
- Train and coach commis chefs on technique, standards, pace, and discipline.
- Reduce waste and improve yields through portion control, batching accuracy, and smart prep.
- Maintain operational logs and escalate risks (stock, equipment, quality, timing).
What We're Looking For
- Commis Chef: 1+ year in pastry/bakery (or strong trainee with the right attitude).
- Commis Chef: Comfortable with repetition and detail — consistent output every day.
- CDP: 3–5+ years pastry/bakery experience in a high volume operation.
- CDP: Can run a section, lead a small team, and hit deadlines consistently.
- For Both: Strong hygiene habits, organized workstation, and reliability.
- For Both: Team first mindset, coachable, no ego.
- For Both: Comfortable with early shifts and production schedules.
What You Get
- A structured production environment with clear standards and growth paths.
- Real responsibility and a team that cares about quality.
- Competitive package based on experience.
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