Bakery Chef

Job Description – Bakery ChefPosition: Bakery Chef / Bakery Production Chef

Department: Bakery Production
Experience: 2–5 years preferred
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and skilled Bakery Chef to manage our bakery production operations. The candidate will be responsible for preparing and producing a variety of bakery products while maintaining consistent taste, quality, hygiene, presentation, and production standards.

The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in bakery production, good knowledge of recipes and ingredients, and the ability to manage bakery staff and daily production efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and manage daily bakery production based on sales and store requirements.
• Prepare and supervise production of bakery products such as cakes, breads, buns, cookies, puffs, pastries, biscuits and other bakery items.
• Ensure consistency in taste, texture, size, appearance and quality of all products.
• Follow standard recipes and maintain proper measurements and production procedures.
• Develop and improve existing bakery recipes and introduce new products when required.
• Maintain proper records of recipes, ingredient quantities, production quantities and wastage.
• Monitor the quality and freshness of raw materials such as flour, butter, sugar, cream, yeast, eggs and other ingredients.
• Coordinate with the purchase/store team to ensure timely availability of required raw materials.
• Ensure proper storage and handling of bakery ingredients and finished products.
• Supervise bakery helpers and production workers and allocate daily work.
• Train staff on proper bakery techniques, hygiene, food handling and production procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the bakery production area, equipment and utensils.
• Ensure proper operation, cleaning and basic maintenance of bakery machinery and equipment.
• Minimize production wastage and improve production efficiency.
• Follow food safety and company quality standards at all times.
• Coordinate with the Production Manager / Factory Manager regarding production planning and requirements.
• Ensure products are prepared and dispatched according to the required schedule.
• Identify production issues and take corrective action promptly.
• Maintain proper stock rotation and follow FIFO (First In, First Out) practices.
• Report daily production, wastage, quality issues and other important matters to management.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 2–5 years of relevant experience in bakery production preferred.
• Strong practical knowledge of bakery products and production techniques.
• Good understanding of ingredients, measurements, baking temperatures and production processes.
• Ability to follow and maintain standard recipes.
• Good knowledge of food hygiene and safety practices.
• Ability to manage and train bakery production staff.
• Good time management and production planning skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining consistent product quality.
• Basic knowledge of inventory, wastage and production records is an advantage.

Preferred Candidate

• Experience in a commercial bakery, sweets factory, food manufacturing unit or bakery chain will be preferred.
• Candidates with experience in large-scale bakery production will have an added advantage.
• Knowledge of new bakery product development and recipe standardization is desirable.

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Food provided
• Leave encashment
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person