– Pastry Chef – R&D; & Production

Position: Pastry Chef – R&D; & ProductionDepartment: R&D; / ProductionLocation: Mohali, PunjabEmployment Type: Full-TimeReporting To: Production Manager / Management

About the Role

We are looking for a creative and hands-on Pastry Chef to support new product development, recipe development, testing, and production.

The ideal candidate should have practical pastry-making skills along with an interest in developing new recipes, improving existing products, standardizing processes, and ensuring consistent quality during production.

Key Responsibilities

1. Research & Development

- Develop and test new pastry, bakery, and dessert products.
- Experiment with different ingredients, recipes, flavors, textures, and presentation styles.
- Modify existing recipes to improve taste, texture, appearance, shelf life, and consistency.
- Conduct product trials and record results.
- Develop standardized recipes and production procedures.
- Assist management in developing new products based on market requirements.

1. Production

- Prepare pastry and bakery products according to approved recipes and specifications.
- Execute daily production requirements efficiently.
- Maintain consistent product quality, taste, texture, and appearance.
- Follow standardized recipes, measurements, and production procedures.
- Monitor production processes and identify issues affecting product quality.
- Minimize material wastage and production losses.

1. Recipe Standardization

- Accurately measure and record ingredients.
- Maintain recipe sheets and ingredient specifications.
- Calculate ingredient quantities for different batch sizes.
- Establish standardized preparation, baking,



finishing, and storage procedures.
- Maintain proper records of product trials and final recipes.

1. Quality & Food Safety

- Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness.
- Follow food safety and personal hygiene procedures.
- Ensure proper handling and storage of ingredients and finished products.
- Monitor product quality throughout preparation and production.
- Identify quality issues and take corrective action.
- Follow applicable food safety and workplace procedures.

1. Raw Material Management

- Coordinate with Stores and Purchase regarding ingredient requirements.
- Check the quality and condition of ingredients before use.
- Maintain proper storage and handling of ingredients.
- Monitor ingredient consumption and reduce unnecessary wastage.
- Report shortages or quality issues to management.

1. Production Documentation

- Maintain recipe, trial, production, and quality records.
- Record ingredient usage and batch quantities.
- Document product trials, modifications, and results.
- Assist in preparing SOPs and production instructions.

Required Skills & Qualifications
- ITI / Diploma / Certificate in Bakery & Pastry Arts or equivalent experience preferred.
- Previous experience as a Pastry Chef / Baker preferred.




- Strong practical knowledge of pastry and bakery preparation.
- Good understanding of ingredients and their functions.
- Ability to accurately follow and develop recipes.
- Good understanding of baking temperatures, mixing methods, fermentation, finishing, and storage.
- Good hygiene and food safety practices.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a production team.

Preferred Skills
- Experience in R&D; and new product development.
- Experience with recipe standardization and scaling.
- Knowledge of ingredient substitutions and formulation.
- Experience with commercial-scale production.
- Good understanding of food costing and ingredient consumption.
- Ability to develop products with consistent taste and appearance.

Personal Attributes The ideal candidate should be:
- Creative and creative
- Hands-on and practical
- Detail-oriented
- Quality-conscious
- Clean and organized
- Willing to experiment and learn
- Good at following standardized processes
- Reliable and disciplined
- Comfortable working in a production environment

Key Performance Expectations
- Successful development of new products.
- Consistent product quality and taste.
- Accurate recipe standardization.
- Timely completion of product trials and production.
- Minimum ingredient wastage.
- Proper hygiene and food safety practices.
- Accurate production and R&D; documentation.

Salary Up to ₹22,000 per month, depending on experience, practical skills, R&D; capability, and overall suitability for the role.

Pay: Up to ₹22,000.00 per month

Benefits

- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

📌 Pastry Chef (Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar)
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