Sous Chef- Indian Mithai at Food World Supermarket — NeverHard

Job DescriptionJob Description Sous Chef- Indian Mithai At Food World Supermarket, our multi-cuisine concept brings the world’s best tastes together under one roof. Quality ingredients, expert chefs, and diverse menus combine to create a vibrant and welcoming food destination. Our mission is to be a trusted choice for our community by delivering a true taste of home through multi-ethnic international delights. Food World Supermarket is seeking an experienced and passionate Sous Chef specializing in Indian mithai, with strong expertise in Indian sweet items like gulab jamun, jalebi, rasgullas, barfis, laddoos, pinnis, ras-malai, gajrela. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on expertise in preparing a wide variety of Indian sweets, managing bulk production, and maintaining strict food safety and hygiene standards in a high-volume retail environment. Key Responsibilities: Mithai Production & Quality Control Prepare and oversee production of traditional Indian sweets including: Gulab Jamun, Rasgulla, Rasmalai Barfi varieties (Kaju, Pista, Coconut, Chocolate) Ladoo (Besan, Motichoor, Boondi) Milk-based sweets (Peda, Kalakand, Milk Cake) Halwa varieties Bengali and regional specialties Ensure proper sugar syrup consistency, khoa preparation, and correct cooking temperatures. Maintain consistency in taste, texture, sweetness levels, and presentation. Supervise portioning, shaping, garnishing, and packaging. Menu Development & Festive Planning Develop seasonal and festive mithai collections (Diwali, Eid, weddings, special events). Design gift boxes, premium assortments, and promotional sweet trays. Standardize recipes and production processes for cost control. Introduce innovative fusion mithai options while preserving authenticity. Kitchen Operations Manage daily back-of-house sweet production operations. Monitor inventory of key ingredients (milk, khoa, sugar, dry fruits, ghee, flours). Ensure proper storage, labeling, and stock rotation (FIFO). Control wastage and maintain food cost targets. Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the sweet production area. Team Leadership & Training Supervise and train sweet makers and kitchen assistants. Ensure staff follow standard recipes and hygiene protocols. Coordinate workflow during peak seasons and festive demand. Support scheduling and performance monitoring. Compliance & Safety Ensure adherence to food safety and sanitation regulations. Monitor shelf life and freshness of milk-based products. Maintain temperature control and proper storage conditions. Enforce safe handling of hot sugar syrups and cooking equipment. Customer Experience Ensure attractive display of mithai counters. Maintain high standards of packaging and labeling. Support sampling and promotional activities. Uphold Food World Supermarket’s brand image through quality and presentation. Qualifications & Requirements: Proven experience as a Sous Chef, Head Sweet Maker, or Senior Halwai specializing in Indian mithai. Strong knowledge of traditional Indian sweet-making techniques and creative new methods. Experience in bulk production for retail or catering. Understanding of food safety standards and hygiene practices. Ability to work in a fast-paced supermarket or production environment. Strong leadership and organizational skills. Culinary certification is an asset. Key Competencies: Attention to detail Quality control mindset Time and production management Leadership and team coordination Creativity in festive sweet presentation Passion for authentic Indian sweets