Bakery Chef

Role: Bakery Chef

Company: Millet Maagic Meal Private Limited

Location: Chennai

Role Summary – Bakery Chef

Roles & Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day bakery operations and ensure the availability of required ingredients and supplies.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and temperature control of food products in accordance with applicable food safety and preservation standards.
• Lead, coordinate, and supervise the team in all food preparation, baking, finishing, and presentation activities.
• Ensure consistent quality, taste, presentation, and product standards are maintained.
• Monitor bakery equipment and promptly report any breakdowns, maintenance requirements, safety hazards, or unsafe practices.
• Participate in scheduled team meetings and contribute suggestions for operational and product improvements.
• Ensure culinary standards, recipes, processes, and responsibilities are consistently followed by the team.
• Maintain cleanliness, hygiene, and proper housekeeping across all bakery work areas.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene, health, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Demonstrate expertise in wholegrain and gluten-free baking techniques, including product development and innovation.
• Train, guide, and support bakery staff to ensure efficient workflow and consistent product quality.
• Drive new product development by creating innovative bakery and confectionery products, conducting product trials, and improving existing products based on market trends and customer preferences.

Required Education & Experience

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in the bakery and confectionery industry.
• Diploma or equivalent qualification in Bakery, Pastry, Confectionery, Culinary Arts, or a relevant field.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as required.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and team management skills.
• Strong practical knowledge of bakery operations, from ingredient preparation and production to finishing and presentation.
• Hands-on expertise in cakes, confectionery, breads, pastries, and other bakery products.
• Good understanding of bakery production processes, quality standards, and food safety practices.
• Ability to work effectively with and manage a diverse team of staff.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced bakery environment.