10 Aug
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Rasapoorna Foods
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Visakhapatnam
10 Aug
Rasapoorna Foods
Visakhapatnam
Wheatrich Foods Group | Sarvani Sweets
F&B; Management Apprentice / Trainee
Sarvani Sweets Visakhapatnam 12,000/month CTC + PG/Hostel Allowance
1. Role Overview
Job TitleF&B; Management Apprentice / TraineeDepartmentCross-Functional (Production &
- Retail Rotation)Reports ToRotational Team Lead / Training ManagerExperience0 1 Years (Freshers welcome)Industry TypeFMCG / Food / Beverage / RetailLocationVisakhapatnamEmployment TypeFull-Time, Apprenticeship (6 Months)Working HoursShift-based, 6 days/week (incl. weekends & festival peak periods)Dress CodeCompany-provided uniform; strict food-safety hygiene compliance2. Job Summary
Sarvani Sweets is looking for energetic, adaptable, and motivated individuals to join a comprehensive six-month Apprenticeship Program. This is a general-purpose trainee role designed to give apprentices a complete view of business operations spanning three specialized production kitchens (sweets, chocolates, and bakery) and fourteen retail sales locations across Visakhapatnam.
The role's core contribution is building a versatile, well-rounded operator who understands both the production and retail sides of the business before being permanently placed. Based on performance, acquired skills, and results at the end of six months, apprentices are deputed to a specific operational, sales, or administrative section that best fits their aptitude.
The ideal candidate is a graduate or diploma holder with excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills, comfortable moving between busy production floors and retail storefronts, and genuinely interested in building a long-term career in the food, beverage, and retail industry.
3. Key Responsibilities
A. Guest &
- Candidate Interaction
¢ Greet and assist walk-in customers at retail locations with a warm, professional demeanor during retail rotation.
¢ Handle customer queries on products, pricing, and availability, escalating complex issues to the Store Manager.
¢ Support festive and peak-season customer flow management across retail storefronts.
¢ Represent the Sarvani Sweets brand voice consistently in every customer-facing interaction.
¢ Assist with customer feedback collection and relay insights to the reporting Team Lead.
B. Core Function (Production &
- Retail)
¢ Shadow and assist team leads in day-to-day production activities across the sweets, chocolates, and bakery kitchens.
¢ Support dispatch operations, ensuring accurate and timely movement of goods to retail outlets.
¢ Assist front-of-house retail operations including billing support, merchandising, and stock display.
¢ Learn and strictly adhere to standard operating procedures (SOPs) at every rotation station.
¢ Follow quality control checkpoints and food safety standards (FSSAI-aligned) at all times.
¢ Rotate through all three production kitchens and assigned retail locations per the training calendar.
C.
Experience &
- Coordination
¢ Coordinate with peer apprentices and cross-functional teams during shift handovers.
¢ Participate actively in all assigned learning modules and skill-building sessions.
¢ Build working relationships with production supervisors, dispatch staff, and retail managers across sites.
¢ Support smooth handoffs between production and retail teams during dispatch cycles.
D. Operations &
- Administration
¢ Assist with inventory counts, stock reconciliation, and basic record-keeping at each rotation site.
¢ Submit weekly training reports capturing learning, observations, and performance self-assessment.
¢ Attend and actively contribute to daily briefings at the start of each shift.
¢ Support administrative tasks such as attendance logging and basic documentation as directed.
¢ Flag operational gaps or safety concerns to the reporting Team Lead promptly.
E. Brand &
- Standards
¢ Uphold Sarvani Sweets' quality, hygiene, and service standards across every rotation.
¢ Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor consistent with brand expectations at all times.
¢ Champion food safety and cleanliness protocols on both production floors and retail counters.
¢ Support the broader team in maintaining consistency across all 14 retail locations.
4. Performance Metrics (KPIs)
KPIDescriptionTargetSOP AdherenceCompliance with standard operating procedures during floor audits100%Food Safety &
- HygieneAdherence to food safety and hygiene checklist across rotationsZero critical violationsAttendance &
- PunctualityPresence at daily briefings and shift punctuality¥ 95%Weekly Training ReportTimely, complete submission of the weekly training report100% on-timeCustomer Service RatingSupervisor/mystery-shopper rating during retail rotation¥ 4 / 5Inventory AccuracyStock count accuracy during assigned rotation¥ 98%Rotation CompletionSuccessful completion of all 3 kitchen + retail rotations100%Learning Module EngagementCompletion of assigned training modules and assessments100%Team Lead EvaluationEnd-of-rotation performance rating from supervisor¥ 4 / 5Deputation ReadinessComposite score used to determine final placementTop-tier evaluation5. Eligibility &
- Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
¢ Any Graduate or Diploma holder, any discipline.
Experience
¢ 0 1 years; freshers are welcome and encouraged to apply.
Technical Skills
¢ Basic familiarity with MS Office / reporting tools for weekly report submission.
¢ Awareness of food safety and hygiene principles (full training provided on the job).
¢ Familiarity with POS/billing systems is an advantage, not mandatory.
Behavioural Competencies
¢ Excellent verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills non-negotiable for this role.
¢ High willingness to learn and flexibility to work across production floors and retail storefronts.
¢ Proactive, problem-solving attitude with strong team-oriented skills.
¢ Professional demeanor and genuine interest in the food, beverage, and retail industry.
6. Working Conditions
ParameterDetailsWork EnvironmentRotational 3 production kitchens (sweets, chocolates, bakery) and 14 retail storefronts across Visakhapatnam.Shift Pattern6 days/week, shift-based, including weekends and festival peak periods.Physical DemandsExtended standing and active movement across production and retail floor environments.Compensation Structure12,000/month CTC stipend, plus a PG/Hostel Allowance of 3,500/month for outstation candidates relocating to Visakhapatnam.AccommodationNot arranged by the company; the PG/Hostel Allowance above is provided to support candidates who relocate.Uniform &
- HygieneCompany-provided uniform; strict adherence to food safety and hygiene protocols is mandatory.Site TravelLocal travel between rotation sites within Visakhapatnam as assigned by the Training Manager.7. Key Skills at a Glance
CommunicationCustomer ServiceFood Safety &
- HygieneInventory ManagementTeam CollaborationAdaptabilityProblem-SolvingPOS / BillingQuality ControlTime ManagementProfessional DemeanorCross-Functional Learning8. Reporting &
- Team Structure
Reports ToRotational Team Lead / Training Manager (per current placement)Peer RolesFellow Apprentices/Trainees rotating across kitchens and retail outletsCoordinates WithProduction Supervisors, Retail Store Managers, Dispatch Team, HR &
- Training CellSupportsDay-to-day production, dispatch, and retail sales operations across all rotation sites9. About Sarvani Sweets
Sarvani Sweets, part of the Wheatrich Foods Group, is a well-established food and retail brand in Visakhapatnam known for its quality sweets, chocolates, and bakery products. With three dedicated production kitchens and fourteen retail locations across the city, the brand has built a reputation for consistency, freshness, and customer trust over the years.
Sarvani Sweets invests in developing talent from the ground up through structured apprenticeship and mentorship programs, offering apprentices the opportunity to learn directly from experienced operational leaders and build a long-term career within a growing, well-established organization.
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