Bakery Chef

Millet Maagic Meal; Chennai District; On-site; INR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Millet Maagic Meal Private Limited in Chennai seeks a Bakery Chef to oversee day-to-day bakery operations, ensure ingredient availability, and supervise the team across preparation, baking, finishing, and presentation.

The role emphasizes maintaining quality, flavor, and product standards, controlling temperatures and storage, driving new product development, and training staff while flexible hours including nights and weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• Diploma or equivalent qualification in Bakery, Pastry, Confectionery or Culinary Arts.
• Minimum 5 years hands-on experience in bakery and confectionery.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Strong interpersonal and team-management skills.
• Knowledge of cakes, breads, pastries and confectionery production.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day bakery operations and ensure ingredient availability.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and temperature control of food products.
• Lead, coordinate, and supervise team in all food preparation, baking, finishing, and presentation.
• Maintain quality, taste, presentation and product standards.
• Monitor equipment and report breakdowns, maintenance and safety hazards.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute suggestions for improvements.
• Ensure culinary standards, recipes and responsibilities are followed.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene across bakery areas.
• Comply with hygiene, health, safety and sanitation standards.
• Demonstrate expertise in wholegrain and gluten-free baking techniques including product development.
• Train, guide and support bakery staff for efficient workflow.
• Drive new product development by creating innovative bakery and confectionery products and testing market trends.

Skills

Team management

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Diploma in Bakery, Culinary Arts

Job description

Company: Millet Maagic Meal Private Limited

Role Summary – Bakery Chef

• Manage day-to-day bakery operations and ensure the availability of required ingredients and supplies.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and temperature control of food products in accordance with applicable food safety and preservation standards.
• Lead, coordinate, and supervise the team in all food preparation, baking, finishing, and presentation activities.
• Ensure consistent quality, taste, presentation, and product standards are maintained.
• Monitor bakery equipment and promptly report any breakdowns, maintenance requirements, safety hazards, or unsafe practices.
• Participate in scheduled team meetings and contribute suggestions for operational and product improvements.
• Ensure culinary standards, recipes, processes, and responsibilities are consistently followed by the team.
• Maintain cleanliness, hygiene, and proper housekeeping across all bakery work areas.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene, health, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Demonstrate expertise in wholegrain and gluten‑free baking techniques, including product development and innovation.
• Train, guide, and support bakery staff to ensure efficient workflow and consistent product quality.
• Drive new product development by creating innovative bakery and confectionery products, conducting product trials, and improving existing products based on market trends and customer preferences.

Required Education & Experience

• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on experience in the bakery and confectionery industry.
• Diploma or equivalent qualification in Bakery, Pastry, Confectionery, Culinary Arts, or a relevant field.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as required.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and team management skills.
• Strong practical knowledge of bakery operations, from ingredient preparation and production to finishing and presentation.
• Hands‑on expertise in cakes, confectionery, breads, pastries, and other bakery products.
• Good understanding of bakery production processes, quality standards, and food safety practices.
• Ability to work effectively with and manage a diverse team of staff.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced bakery environment.