Bakery Chef

Brew Bay Cafe; Chennai District; On-site; INR 300,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Brew Bay Cafe in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, seeks a skilled baker to lead production of breads, pastries, and desserts. You will design seasonal items, test flavors, decorate creations, manage inventory and ensure food safety.

The role also involves training junior kitchen staff and scheduling shifts. Ideal candidates hold a culinary credential in baking and pastry arts, have 2–3 years in a commercial bakery, and possess strong baking math, ingredient knowledge, and temperature control skills.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma with a formal culinary degree or certificate in baking and pastry arts.
• Experience: Two to three years of hands-on experience in a commercial bakery or kitchen.
• Technical Skills: Deep knowledge of baking math, ingredient functions, and temperature control.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for long hours, work early mornings, and lift heavy bags of flour or ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Production: Bake breads, cakes, cookies, pies, and pastries following standard or custom recipes.
• Menu & Recipe Design: Create new seasonal items and test innovative flavor combinations.
• Decoration: Design and decorate items with icings, glazes, and toppings for visual appeal.
• Inventory Control: Monitor baking supplies, track stock levels, and order ingredients within budget.
• Kitchen Safety: Ensure all work stations follow strict food hygiene and safety standards.
• Staff Supervision: Train, guide, and schedule junior bakers and kitchen assistants.

Skills

Baking math

Temperature control

Ingredient functions

Physical stamina

Education

Culinary degree/certificate in baking and pastry arts

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Production: Bake breads, cakes, cookies, pies, and pastries following standard or custom recipes.
• Menu & Recipe Design: Create new seasonal items and test innovative flavor combinations.
• Decoration: Design and decorate items with icings, glazes, and toppings for visual appeal.
• Inventory Control: Monitor baking supplies, track stock levels, and order ingredients within budget.
• Kitchen Safety: Ensure all work stations follow strict food hygiene and safety standards.
• Staff Supervision: Train, guide, and schedule junior bakers and kitchen assistants.

Core Requirements

• Education: High school diploma with a formal culinary degree or certificate in baking and pastry arts.
• Experience: Two to three years of hands-on experience working in a commercial bakery or kitchen.
• Technical Skills: Deep knowledge of baking math, ingredient functions, and temperature control.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for long hours, work early mornings, and lift heavy bags of flour or ingredients.