Bakery Commis, 2 Openings, 1 To 3 Years Experience

Job Description - MELD - Commis / Bakery Commis

An Overview:

We are seeking an enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and dedicated Commis / Bakery Commis to join our hyper-traceable kitchen and bakehouse team. This role is ideal for an emerging culinary or baking professional eager to hone their skills in section prep, artisanal breadmaking, pastry, and farm-to-table line operations. Working closely under the guidance of Section CDPs, the Head Baker, and Sous Chefs, the Commis will execute standardized recipes to exact specifications, adhere strictly to farm-to-table hyper-traceability logging, and uphold high standards of food safety, kitchen cleanliness, and operational efficiency.

Core Responsibilities

Station Prep & Line Support

●    Assist Section CDPs and line cooks in daily prep across hot line, cold section, prep kitchen, and bakehouse stations.

●    Execute standardized recipes, knife cuts, ingredient scaling, and component prep with accuracy and consistency.

●    Set up station mise en place prior to service, participate in daily line tastings, and ensure prep drawers, line fridges, and ice baths are fully stocked.

●    Support line service during peak periods by running prep items, organizing pass tools, and maintaining smooth station workflow under pressure.

Traceability & Food Safety Operations

●    Implement strict hyper-traceability tagging for all prepped items using Day Dot labels (Item Name, Date & Time Prepped, Farm Source/Batch #, Expiry Date, Prep Chef's Initials).

●    Maintain rigorous First-In, First-Out (FIFO) ingredient rotation, paying specific attention to fresh farm produce, organic grains, dairy, and artisanal pantry items.

●    Adhere to health, hygiene, and FSSAI sanitation standards, including mandatory 20-second handwashing protocols, strict grooming, and station sanitization.

●    Perform daily station breakdowns, proper food storage consolidation in walk-in coolers, and organic waste/compost logging at shift close.

Bakery & Bakehouse Operations (Bakery Commis Focus)

●    Assist the Head Baker and Pastry team with ingredient scaling, dough mixing, proofing, dough shaping, and oven monitoring for sourdoughs, flatbreads, and pastries.

●    Prepare baked fillings, glazes, spreads, and bakery prep components according to precise formulas and time schedules.

●    Work cohesively with the savory kitchen team to ensure seamless integration of artisanal baked goods, bread courses, and pastry elements into restaurant service.

●    Support bakehouse equipment maintenance, including flour bin management, mixer bowl sanitation, and proofing chamber cleanliness.

Team Collaboration & Skill Development

●    Work collaboratively with Commis peers, line chefs, and bakehouse staff to maintain a positive, supportive kitchen environment.

●    Actively participate in daily kitchen briefings, shift handovers, line tastings, and educational workshops on sustainable food systems.

●    Accept direct guidance, constructive feedback, and mentorship from CDPs, Sous Chefs, and Head Baker to continually elevate technical skills.

Additional Operational Responsibilities

Kitchen Operations

●    Maintain clean, sanitized work surfaces, cutting boards, holding units, and commercial equipment throughout the shift.

●    Assist in prep and execution for seasonal menu rollouts, special events, and kitchen R&D testing.

●    Complete opening and closing kitchen checklists, including cold storage temperature logs, sanitation sign-offs, and equipment power checks.

●    Practice cost awareness by maximizing prep yields and minimizing raw ingredient wastage.

●    Flex across kitchen and bakehouse stations as needed to support team momentum during heavy service hours.

Required Qualifications

●    Basic grounding in culinary/baking fundamentals, knife handling, ingredient prep, and baking techniques.

●    Familiarity with basic commercial kitchen and bakery equipment (ovens, planetary mixers, slicers, proofers).

●    Detail-oriented approach to manual record-keeping, Day Dot labeling, and recipe execution.

●    Excellent team communication, positive attitude, punctuality, and eagerness to learn.

●    Physical stamina to work active shifts in a fast-paced kitchen/bakery setting.

Note: Bakery Commis will work between our restaurant on 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar and our backend bakery in 5th Block, Koramangala.