Baker - Commis 2/3

Role Overview

As our Baker (Commis 2/3), you'll work closely with Chef Esha across our bakes and desserts — with a special focus on icing, decoration, and custom cake creation. This role suits someone with a steady hand, a creative eye, and a genuine love for the craft of baking.

Key Responsibilities

Baking & Production

• Prepare cakes, pastries, cookies, and other bakehouse items to Sazo's recipes and quality standards.
• Measure, mix, and bake ingredients accurately and consistently.
• Support daily production planning to keep the display case and orders stocked.

Icing, Decoration & Custom Cakes

• Ice, pipe, and decorate cakes and desserts with precision and creativity.
• Design and execute custom cakes to customer briefs — from simple finishes to detailed, occasion-specific designs.
• Work with buttercream, fondant, ganache, and other finishing techniques.

Recipe & Quality Control

• Follow standardised recipes while maintaining Sazo's signature taste and finish.
• Check texture, taste, and appearance before items go out front.

Kitchen Cleanliness & Organisation

• Maintain a clean, organised bakery station in line with hygiene standards.
• Handle equipment (ovens, mixers, proofers) safely and correctly.

Stock Management & Waste Reduction

• Monitor ingredient stock and flag reorders ahead of time.
• Minimise wastage through careful portioning, storage, and planning.

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with Chef Esha and the kitchen team to plan daily and custom orders.
• Communicate clearly on timelines, special requests, and order details.

What We're Looking For

• Level: Commis 2 / Commis 3 baker with hands-on bakery, hotel, or café kitchen experience.
• Skill: Confident with icing, piping, and custom cake creation — plus solid fundamentals across cakes, pastries, and breads.
• Creativity: An eye for detail and design, especially for custom and occasion cakes.
• Standards: Strong understanding of food safety and kitchen hygiene.
• Temperament: Calm and organised under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen.

What We Offer

• Salary: INR 18,000 – 25,000 / month (negotiable based on experience and skill level).
• A warm, friendly and creative work environment.
• Room to grow your craft and take on more responsibility as Sazo's grows.
• Being part of a close-knit team that treats good coffee and good people as equally important.

Location: Sazo's Cafe & Bakehouse, Near Nada Sahib Gurudwara, Sector 23, Panchkula