Bakery Chef

1. Baking & Production

• Prepare, bake, and finish bread, rolls, pizza bases, cakes, cookies, and bakery items as per recipes.
• Ensure consistent texture, flavor, and appearance of all bakery products.
• Manage large-scale production for multiple outlets (if central kitchen-based).
• Monitor oven settings, fermentation, proofing, and baking times for quality output.

2. Quality & Standards

• Maintain standard recipes and portion control to minimize wastage.
• Conduct quality checks for each batch before dispatch or service.
• Regularly test products to ensure freshness and shelf-life compliance.
• Implement plating/presentation guidelines for customer-facing bakery items.

3. Hygiene & Food Safety

• Comply with FSSAI / HACCP guidelines in all bakery operations.
• Follow FIFO/LIFO for bakery ingredients (flour, yeast, butter, dairy, etc.).
• Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of workstations, ovens, mixers, and proofers.
• Enforce team adherence to personal hygiene and PPE standards.

4. Inventory & Cost Control

• Maintain optimum stock levels of raw materials like flour, yeast, butter, and chocolate.
• Track consumption, monitor variances, and minimize wastage.
• Maintain food cost within budget without compromising quality.
• Coordinate with purchase team for vendor management and timely supplies.

5. Team & Supervision

• Lead and supervise commis bakers, helpers, and trainees.
• Allocate daily production tasks and monitor output.
• Train team members on baking techniques, hygiene, and safety.
• Encourage teamwork and maintain discipline in the bakery unit.

6. Innovation & Development

• Develop new bakery products in line with market trends (artisan breads, sourdough, healthy options).
• Introduce seasonal/occasional products (Christmas cakes, festive breads, themed bakery items).
• Experiment with dietary bakery products (gluten-free, sugar-free, vegan).
• Suggest cost-effective alternatives for ingredients while maintaining quality.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person