Pastry Chef

Job Description – Pastry Chef – R&D & Production

Position: Pastry Chef – R&D & ProductionDepartment: R&D / ProductionLocation: Mohali, PunjabEmployment Type: Full-TimeReporting To: Production Manager / Management

About the Role

We are looking for a creative and hands-on Pastry Chef to support new product development, recipe development, testing, and production.

The ideal candidate should have practical pastry-making skills along with an interest in developing new recipes, improving existing products, standardizing processes, and ensuring consistent quality during production.

Key Responsibilities

1. Research & Development

• Develop and test new pastry, bakery, and dessert products.
• Experiment with different ingredients, recipes, flavors, textures, and presentation styles.
• Modify existing recipes to improve taste, texture, appearance, shelf life, and consistency.
• Conduct product trials and record results.
• Develop standardized recipes and production procedures.
• Assist management in developing new products based on market requirements.

2. Production

• Prepare pastry and bakery products according to approved recipes and specifications.
• Execute daily production requirements efficiently.
• Maintain consistent product quality, taste, texture, and appearance.
• Follow standardized recipes, measurements, and production procedures.
• Monitor production processes and identify issues affecting product quality.
• Minimize material wastage and production losses.

3. Recipe Standardization

• Accurately measure and record ingredients.
• Maintain recipe sheets and ingredient specifications.
• Calculate ingredient quantities for different batch sizes.
• Establish standardized preparation, baking, finishing, and storage procedures.
• Maintain proper records of product trials and final recipes.

4. Quality & Food Safety

• Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness.
• Follow food safety and personal hygiene procedures.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of ingredients and finished products.
• Monitor product quality throughout preparation and production.
• Identify quality issues and take corrective action.
• Follow applicable food safety and workplace procedures.

5. Raw Material Management

• Coordinate with Stores and Purchase regarding ingredient requirements.
• Check the quality and condition of ingredients before use.
• Maintain proper storage and handling of ingredients.
• Monitor ingredient consumption and reduce unnecessary wastage.
• Report shortages or quality issues to management.

6. Production Documentation

• Maintain recipe, trial, production, and quality records.
• Record ingredient usage and batch quantities.
• Document product trials, modifications, and results.
• Assist in preparing SOPs and production instructions.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• ITI / Diploma / Certificate in Bakery & Pastry Arts or equivalent experience preferred.
• Previous experience as a Pastry Chef / Baker preferred.
• Strong practical knowledge of pastry and bakery preparation.
• Good understanding of ingredients and their functions.
• Ability to accurately follow and develop recipes.
• Good understanding of baking temperatures, mixing methods, fermentation, finishing, and storage.
• Good hygiene and food safety practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a production team.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in R&D and new product development.
• Experience with recipe standardization and scaling.
• Knowledge of ingredient substitutions and formulation.
• Experience with commercial-scale production.
• Good understanding of food costing and ingredient consumption.
• Ability to develop products with consistent taste and appearance.

Personal Attributes

The ideal candidate should be:

• Creative and innovative
• Hands-on and practical
• Detail-oriented
• Quality-conscious
• Clean and organized
• Willing to experiment and learn
• Good at following standardized processes
• Reliable and disciplined
• Comfortable working in a production environment

Key Performance Expectations

• Successful development of new products.
• Consistent product quality and taste.
• Accurate recipe standardization.
• Timely completion of product trials and production.
• Minimum ingredient wastage.
• Proper hygiene and food safety practices.
• Accurate production and R&D documentation.

Salary

Up to ₹22,000 per month, depending on experience, practical skills, R&D capability, and overall suitability for the role.

Pay: Up to ₹22,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person