Baker & Pastry Chef

Seven Loaves Baking Company; Chennai; On-site; INR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Food provided

Weekly off

Diverse bakery range exposure

Opportunity to develop new products

Growth potential as company expands

Job summary

Seven Loaves Baking Company is seeking a Bakery/Pastry professional to prepare a wide range of bakery items and manage daily production per orders. The role emphasizes precision, consistency, and teamwork to deliver high-quality products.

The candidate should have a diploma or certificate in bakery or pastry arts, with preference for hands-on experience; freshers with strong practical skills are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of baking techniques, measurements, temperatures and ingredient functions.
• Strong time management and ability to handle multiple production requirements.
• Willingness to learn and develop new products.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake breads, buns, croissants and other bakery products.
• Prepare brownies, cookies, muffins, tea cakes, cupcakes and similar products.
• Prepare pastries, tarts, pies.
• Prepare cake sponges.
• Follow standard recipes and maintain consistency in taste, texture, portion and presentation.
• Plan daily production according to orders and outlet requirements.
• Monitor ingredient usage and inform management of stock requirements.
• Ensure correct storage, labelling and handling of raw materials and finished products.
• Maintain high standards of kitchen hygiene, cleanliness and food safety.
• Minimise production wastage and ensure efficient use of ingredients.
• Assist in developing new bakery and pastry products.
• Coordinate with the cake decorating and outlet teams to ensure orders are completed on time.

Skills

Bakery Production

Quality Control

Teamwork

Food Safety

Education

Diploma/Certificate in Bakery or Pastry Arts

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Prepare and bake breads, buns, croissants and other bakery products.
• Prepare brownies, cookies, muffins, tea cakes, cupcakes and similar products.
• Prepare pastries, tarts, pies.
• Prepare cake sponges.
• Follow standard recipes and maintain consistency in taste, texture, portion and presentation.
• Plan daily production according to orders and outlet requirements.
• Monitor ingredient usage and inform management of stock requirements.
• Ensure correct storage, labelling and handling of raw materials and finished products.
• Maintain high standards of kitchen hygiene, cleanliness and food safety.
• Minimise production wastage and ensure efficient use of ingredients.
• Assist in developing new bakery and pastry products.
• Coordinate with the cake decorating and outlet teams to ensure orders are completed on time.

Preferred candidate profile

• Diploma/Certificate in Bakery, Pastry Arts, Hotel Management or relevant professional training preferred.
• 13 years of hands-on bakery or pastry experience preferred.
• Freshers with strong practical baking skills are welcome to apply.
• Good understanding of baking techniques, measurements, temperatures and ingredient functions.
• Experience in commercial bakery production will be an advantage.
• Ability to follow recipes accurately and maintain product consistency.
• Good time management and ability to handle multiple production requirements.
• Clean, disciplined, responsible and willing to work as part of a team.
• Passion for baking and willingness to learn and develop new products.

Perks and benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and skill
• Food provided
• Weekly off
• Opportunity to work across a diverse bakery and pastry range
• Scope to experiment with and develop new products
• Opportunity for growth as Seven Loaves Baking Company expands