*JOB DESCRIPTION - Bakery Chef*

*Company:* Zenith Food Global

*Department:* Production - Bakery & Snacks

*Reports To:* Production Manager / gm

*1. JOB SUMMARY:*

Responsible for overall bakery snacks production, recipe development, quality control, team training, and maintaining hygiene and food safety standards for all bakery products like puffs, cookies, bread, cakes, and savory snacks.

*2. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:*

*A) Production & Recipe:*

- Prepare and standardize recipes for all bakery snacks - puffs, cookies, cakes, bread, , etc.

- Plan daily production as per orders and stock requirements

- Decide ingredients, measurements, baking temperature and timing

- Final tasting and approval of all batches before packing

- Create new products and improve existing ones

*B) Quality Control:*

- Check taste, texture, color, freshness, and aroma of every batch

- Ensure uniform size, shape, and weight

- Monitor baking - avoid over-bake / under-bake

- Maintain quality standards as per FSSAI

*C) Team Leadership & Training:*

- Train 3 trainees in mixing, shaping, baking, and packing

- Guide machine operators for oven, mixer, fryer operation

- Assign daily duties to cleaning staff and ensure cleanliness

- Motivate team and maintain discipline on shop floor

*D) Kitchen & Inventory Management:*

- Check raw material stock - flour, butter, sugar, yeast, etc. daily

- Give purchase list to manager before stock finishes

- Maintain FIFO system - First In First Out for materials





- Control wastage and reduce material loss

*E) Hygiene, Safety & Compliance:*

- Ensure full hygiene - hairnet, gloves, apron, hand wash compulsory for all

- Keep production area, ovens, tables, trays clean and sanitized

- Follow food safety rules, pest control, and safety measures

- Maintain cleanliness audit log

*F) Equipment Handling:*

- Knowledge of oven, dough mixer, proofer, fryer, and packing machines

- Basic troubleshooting - temperature setting, timer, cleaning

- Report major breakdowns to management

*3. REQUIRED SKILLS:*

- Expert in bakery snacks - baking, frying, mixing, decorating

- Leadership - Can handle team of trainees and cleaners

- Creativity - New product development

- Time Management - Plan and finish production on time

- Hygiene Conscious - Strict about cleanliness

- Communication - Can teach trainees in simple language

*4. QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:*

- Education: Diploma in Bakery / Culinary Arts / Hotel Management preferred (Not compulsory if experienced)

- Experience: 3-5 years as Bakery Chef / Head Baker in bakery, snacks factory, or hotel bakery

- Must have knowledge of both Indian bakery snacks and western bakery items

- Age: 25-45 years

*5. WORKING HOURS:*

- Morning Shift: As per factory timing (e.g., 6 AM onwards)

- 6 days working, 1 day weekly off

- Versatile during festival / high order season

Pay: ₹29,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Flexible schedule
- Food provided

Work Location: In person

📌 Chef/Baker (Agasteeswaram)
🏢 ZENITH INFOTECH
📍 Agasteeswaram