Production Chef

1. Production  Chef, Bakery - Bars, Cookies

*IMMEDIATE HIRING*

Type

Location

Industrial Production Plant in Bilaspur Village, Moga District, Punjab

Company Description

The De3pbio is a US-based VC-backed company in the Active Functional Ingredients and FMCG industries, focusing on reinventing and optimizing technologies and ingredients. With pioneering deep tech/R&D work in plant databases, AI-ML and Precision Fermentation, we are transforming the industry to promote health and sustainability. 

Start-up Quotient - Mandatory and Non-negotiable:

• Problem Solver: Married to the problem, rather than to any one solution
• Resourceful thinker: Demonstrates creative thinking, operational efficiency, and a strong sense of urgency to get things done.
• Ownership and Accountability: Takes full responsibility for outcomes, delivering reliably and consistently.
• Attitude: Willing to take bold risks, with the confidence and skill to build solutions in real time under pressure.
• Smart, Hardworking, and Flexible: Combines intellect with a strong work ethic; a versatile multitasker who thrives in dynamic environments.
• Positive and Energetic: Brings enthusiasm, resilience, and a collaborative attitude to all interactions both internally and externally, every single day.

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Industrial Production Chef to oversee the large-scale production of bakery products - bars, cookies etc. This role ensures high product quality, consistent taste, texture, and appearance, while driving efficiency and adherence to food safety and compliance standards. The ideal candidate will blend culinary expertise with industrial bakery production knowledge.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up and maintain a small prototyping/pilot unit.
• Lead and manage daily production operations for bars and cookie manufacturing lines.
• Standardize and document recipes, formulations, and processes for large-scale baking.
• Ensure consistent quality, texture, taste, and appearance across high-volume production batches.
• Optimize production processes to improve yield, reduce waste, and control costs.
• Collaborate with R&D for new product trials, scale-up of recipes, and reformulations.
• Oversee raw material usage, inventory planning, and procurement coordination.
• Ensure compliance with FSSAI, HACCP, GMP, and other food safety and regulatory requirements.
• Implement and monitor preventive maintenance schedules for bakery equipment (e.g., mixers, ovens, extruders, depositors).
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for process efficiency and product innovation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Culinary Arts, Bakery Technology, Food Science, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in large-scale bakery or industrial food production (bars, cookies, biscuits, or similar products).
• Strong technical knowledge of bakery equipment, processes, and quality control measures.
• Expertise in scaling recipes from kitchen to factory production without compromising quality.
• Familiarity with food safety management systems (FSSAI, HACCP, ISO 22000).
• Good understanding of ingredient functionality (e.g., flours, fats, leavening agents, sweeteners).