21 Aug
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Fidelis Technologies
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Vizianagaram
21 Aug
Fidelis Technologies
Vizianagaram
Job Title: Confectionery Chef
Department: Bakery / Pastry / Confectionery
Reports To: Executive Chef / Pastry Chef / F&B; Manager
Employment Type: Full time
Job Summary
We are looking for a creative and skilled Confectionery Chef to prepare, develop, and present a wide range of confectionery, pastry, dessert, and bakery products. The ideal candidate should have strong technical knowledge, excellent attention to detail, creativity, and a commitment to consistent quality, hygiene, and presentation.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare a wide range of confectionery products including chocolates, truffles, pralines, toffees, caramels, pastries, cakes, cookies, desserts, and other sweet products.
- Follow standardized recipes, production methods, portion sizes, and presentation standards.
- Ensure consistency in taste, texture, appearance, quality, and portioning.
- Create and decorate cakes, pastries, chocolates, and desserts according to company standards and customer requirements.
- Develop new confectionery products, recipes, flavors, and seasonal offerings.
- Maintain daily production schedules and ensure products are prepared on time.
- Monitor the quality and freshness of raw materials and finished products.
- Maintain proper storage, labeling, temperature control, and FIFO practices.
- Manage ingredients and inventory efficiently and minimize wastage.
- Operate confectionery, baking, refrigeration, and other kitchen equipment safely.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, food safety, and workplace sanitation.
- Coordinate with the kitchen, purchasing, service, and management teams for smooth operations.
- Assist in special orders, events, celebrations, product launches, and customized dessert requirements.
- Train and guide junior pastry/confectionery team members where required.
- Monitor equipment condition and report maintenance or safety issues promptly.
- Contribute ideas for improving product quality, efficiency, presentation, and profitability.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Diploma or certificate in Bakery, Pastry Arts, Confectionery, or Culinary Arts preferred.
- Relevant professional experience in a bakery, hotel, restaurant, café, or confectionery production environment.
- Strong knowledge of chocolate work, confectionery techniques, baking, pastry production, and dessert preparation.
- Good understanding of ingredient functionality and food handling.
- Excellent cake and dessert decoration skills.
- Strong attention to detail and presentation.
- Creativity and willingness to develop new products.
- Good time-management and organizational skills.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet production deadlines.
- Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
- Good teamwork and communication skills.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Product quality and consistency
- Timely completion of daily production
- Customer satisfaction
- Product presentation and innovation
- Reduction of wastage
- Effective inventory utilization
- Compliance with hygiene and food-safety standards
- Productivity and teamwork
Experience: Typically 1–5+ years depending on the level of the position. Senior/Executive Confectionery Chef roles may require substantially more experience and team-management responsibility. Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹22,000.00 per month
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Food provided
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
📌 Confectionery Chef (Vizianagaram)
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