About Paoroti

Paoroti is a cloud kitchen based in Guwahati, Assam, specialising in artisan dairy-free baked goods. Our menu includes focaccia slabs, chocolate walnut babka, sourdough discard muffins, vegan brownies, and enriched brioche — all crafted to a high, consistent standard for delivery channels.

We are a small, quality-first team. Every person we hire directly shapes the product our customers receive. These two roles — Head Baker and Line Baker — are the heart of the kitchen.

POSITION DETAILS:

Head Baker / Production Lead

The Head Baker owns the kitchen. They are responsible for every product that leaves Paoroti — its quality, consistency, timing, and presentation. This is a leadership role as much as a baking role.

Reports To

Founder / Owner

Team Size

Manages 2 Line Bakers + 1 Packaging staff

Location

Shared commercial kitchen, Guwahati

Working Hours

Early morning start (typically 5:00 AM – 2:00 PM); 6 days/week

Salary Range

₹28,000 – ₹33,000 per month (based on experience)

Core Responsibilities

- Plan and execute daily production of all menu items to meet order targets (starting at 20 units/day, scaling to 50+)
- Maintain recipe integrity and portion accuracy across every batch
- Manage kitchen prep schedules, mise en place, and baking timelines to ensure on-time order fulfilment
- Train and supervise Line Baker(s), ensuring consistent standards are met
- Monitor ingredient stock levels and coordinate with the owner on procurement needs
- Maintain strict hygiene, food safety (FSSAI), and kitchen cleanliness standards
- Proactively troubleshoot baking failures, suggest recipe refinements, and flag quality issues




- Support new product development and seasonal menu additions as the business grows

Essential Qualities — What We Are Looking For

Quality / Trait

What to Look For

Artisan Baking Skill

Hands-on experience with enriched doughs (brioche, babka), flatbreads (focaccia), and confectionery (brownies, muffins). Must be comfortable working from a standardised recipe and producing consistent results batch after batch.

Vegan Baking Comfort

Willingness and ideally prior experience working with dairy-free substitutes: vegan butter, plant milks (soy, almond, coconut), tofu as an egg replacer, and xanthan gum. Does not need to be vegan personally — just needs to respect the product’s integrity.

Precision & Consistency

Baking is a science. We need someone who weighs ingredients accurately, follows fermentation and proofing timelines, and does not cut corners. Inconsistency in our product will directly hurt customer trust.

Early Riser & Reliability

Our kitchen starts early. We need someone dependable who shows up on time, every day, without prompting. Punctuality and consistency of effort are non-negotiable.

Leadership & Calm

This person will be the most senior in the kitchen. They should be able to direct junior staff clearly, stay calm under pressure during busy order periods, and solve problems without escalating every issue.

Ownership Mentality





We want someone who treats Paoroti’s kitchen as their own — who notices when something is low, fixes things before they become problems, and takes pride in the finished product.

Hygiene Consciousness

FSSAI-compliant hygiene habits must be second nature: proper handwashing, safe food storage temperatures, cross-contamination prevention, clean-as-you-go discipline.

Communication

Comfortable relaying daily production updates, flagging shortfalls, and communicating with the owner on stock and scheduling. Does not need to be fluent in English — explicit communication in Assamese/Hindi is fine.

Qualifications & Experience

Requirement

Experience

Minimum 3 years of professional baking experience. Experience at a bakery, cloud kitchen, hotel pastry section, or catering operation is preferred.

Education

A diploma or certificate in Bakery & Confectionery, Food Production, or Hotel Management (e.g. IHM Guwahati, FCI Nagaon, or equivalent) is an advantage — but not mandatory if practical skill is strong.

Vegan/Plant-Based

Prior experience with dairy-free or plant-based baking is a strong plus. If not, must demonstrate genuine openness to learning these techniques.

FSSAI Awareness

Familiarity with basic food safety and hygiene standards expected. Formal food safety certification is a bonus.

Location

Must be based in or willing to relocate to Guwahati. Candidates from elsewhere in Assam or Northeast India are welcome.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹28,000.00 - ₹33,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Cell phone reimbursement
- Paid time off

Work Location: In person

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