Bakery chef

SugarTown Retail Private Limited; Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar; On-site; INR 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

SugarTown Retail Private Limited in Punjab invites a skilled bakery chef to lead dessert production in busy store environments. You will create clean-label, sugar-free and gluten-free pastries, ensuring taste and texture meet high standards.

You will follow standardized recipes, manage portion control, supervise junior staff, coordinate with store teams, and uphold food safety and hygiene across daily and weekly production.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of clean-label, sugar-free, and gluten-free dessert preparation; attention to taste and texture.
• Experience with food safety standards, hygiene protocols, and proper handling and storage of ingredients.
• Ability to follow and refine standardized recipes, manage portion control, and maintain product quality.
• Strong kitchen organization, inventory tracking, and planning daily/weekly production.
• Effective communication and teamwork to coordinate with store staff and guide junior kitchen staff.
• Attention to detail and creativity in dessert presentation; support for experiential live formats.
• Prior bakery chef or pastry cook experience; retail dessert/café background is an advantage.
• Culinary/bakery certification or diploma preferred; hands-on experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake desserts following clean-label requirements; ensure consistent quality.
• Uphold food safety, hygiene, and proper storage of ingredients across shifts.
• Refine recipes and maintain portion control to deliver consistent product quality.
• Organize kitchen, track inventory, and plan daily/weekly production schedules.
• Coordinate with store staff and guide junior kitchen personnel to ensure smooth operation.

Skills

Clean-label dessert prep

Food safety

Recipe refinement

Inventory planning

Team leadership

Dessert presentation

Bakery experience

Culinary certification

Education

Culinary/bakery certification/diploma

Job description

• Knowledge of clean-label, sugar-free, and gluten-free dessert preparation, with attention to taste and texture.
• Experience with food safety standards, hygiene protocols, and proper handling and storage of ingredients.
• Ability to follow and refine standardized recipes, manage portion control, and maintain consistent product quality.
• Competence in kitchen organization, inventory tracking, and basic planning of daily and weekly production.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills to coordinate with store staff and guide junior kitchen personnel.
• Attention to detail, creativity in dessert presentation, and willingness to support experiential, live preparation formats.
• Prior experience as a bakery chef, pastry cook, or similar role in a professional kitchen; retail dessert or café experience is an advantage.
• Relevant culinary or bakery certification or diploma is preferred; equivalent hands-on experience will be considered.