Plant Head – Bakery Production 📍 Location: Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh 💼 Experience: Minimum 8-12 years in bakery production 🎓 Education: Degree in Food Technology, Food Science & Technology, or a related field Key Responsibilities: Production Planning & Execution: Ensure smooth production flow while optimizing resource utilization. Material & Inventory Management: Oversee procurement and stock control to maintain efficiency and reduce wastage. Manufacturing & Process Control: Implement and monitor SOPs to maintain quality and efficiency in production. Team Leadership & Training: Lead a team and foster a high-performance culture. Quality & Compliance: Ensure adherence to FSSAI and food safety standards in production. New Product Development: Work closely with R&D to develop and introduce new bakery products. Process Improvement: Identify and implement process optimizations to enhance productivity and reduce costs. Key Skills & Competencies: ✔️ Bakery Production Expertise – Strong knowledge of bakery manufacturing, ingredient functionalities, and industrial production processes. ✔️ Technical Acumen – Understanding of baking technologies, raw material interactions, and shelf-life extension techniques. ✔️ Leadership & Team Management – Ability to lead and mentor a team effectively. ✔️ Operational Excellence – Experience in SOP creation, adherence, and continuous process improvement. ✔️ Problem-Solving & Decision-Making – Quick thinker with hands-on problem-solving abilities in a fast-paced production environment.
Location: Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh Benefits: On-the-job meals, relocation assistance Joining: Immediate About the Role Top N Town Bakers is expanding its central bakery operations in Bhopal and looking for a skilled Pastry Chef to lead production and development of our frozen pastry portfolio — pastries, cakes, brownies, and cookies — supplied across our retail and distribution network. This role blends hands-on technical expertise with team leadership, ensuring every product leaving our –18 °C storage matches our standards of taste, texture, and visual appeal. Key Responsibilities Oversee production of frozen pastry and confectionery lines (pastries, cakes, brownies, cookies). Develop, scale, and standardize recipes suitable for frozen storage and distribution. Train and supervise a team of junior bakers and assistants. Ensure hygiene, food safety, and consistent quality in every batch. Coordinate with QA and R&D for new product launches. Manage production planning, raw material control, and efficiency tracking. Requirements 5–10 years of experience in commercial or central bakery pastry production. Strong understanding of frozen/thaw-and-serve pastry technology. Proven ability to maintain consistency in mass-production setups. Team handling and training capability. Familiarity with hygiene protocols, HACCP practices, and production documentation. Nice to Have (but not mandatory): Diploma or certification in Bakery & Confectionery / Pastry Arts. Experience in FMCG, café chains, or industrial bakery setups. Work Environment: Central production unit with ambient and cold-storage zones (–18 °C). Fast-moving setup focused on efficiency, hygiene, and innovation.