Location: Ahmedabad (with possible travel to other outlets)
Experience Required: Minimum 8+ years in bakery production
1. Role Purpose
The Senior Bakery Chef will be responsible for overall bakery production, quality control, recipe standardization, and team supervision across Kamla outlets. The role ensures consistent product quality, hygiene standards, cost efficiency, and innovation in bakery products.
2. Key Responsibilities
A. Bakery Production & Operations
- Plan and manage daily bakery production (bread, khari, toast, biscuits, etc.)
- Ensure consistent taste, quality, and presentation across all outlets
- Monitor production schedules to meet daily and bulk order requirements (B2B / institutional)
- Handle large-scale production for central kitchen and outlet supply
B. Recipe Standardization & Quality Control
- Develop and standardize recipes to maintain uniform quality across locations
- Ensure proper measurement, baking time, and process adherence
- Conduct regular quality checks on finished products
- Minimize wastage and ensure optimal use of raw materials
C. Team Management & Training
- Supervise and guide bakery staff across shifts
- Train team members on baking techniques, hygiene, and production processes
- Build discipline and efficiency within the team
- Support skill development of SEWA members / kitchen staff
D. Hygiene & Compliance
- Ensure strict adherence to food safety and hygiene standards
- Maintain cleanliness of kitchen, equipment, and storage areas
- Follow all FSSAI and internal compliance guidelines
E. Inventory & Cost Control
- Monitor raw material usage and stock levels
- Coordinate with procurement for timely availability of ingredients
- Control production costs and reduce wastage
- Maintain basic records of consumption and output
F. Product Development & Innovation
- Introduce current bakery items based on market demand and customer preference
- Improve existing products for better quality and shelf life
- Support development of products suitable for retail and bulk sales
G. Coordination & Expansion Support
- Work closely with operations team for outlet supply and expansion
- Support setup of new bakery units in new locations
- Ensure standard processes are implemented in all outlets
3. Required Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of bakery production (bread, khari, toast, biscuits, etc.)
- Experience in bulk production / commercial bakery setup
- Understanding of food safety & hygiene standards
- Leadership and team management skills
- Ability to work in high-pressure production environment
- Basic inventory and cost control understanding
4. Educational Qualification
- Diploma / Certification in Bakery & Confectionery (preferred)
- Relevant hands-on experience is mandatory
5. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Product quality consistency
- Production efficiency & output
- Wastage reduction
- Team productivity
- Hygiene compliance
- New product development
Work Location: In person
📌 Bakery Production Lead Associate (Ahmedabad)
🏢 Kamla
📍 Ahmedabad
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