Senior Team Member

Keka Technologies Private Limited; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Salad Days in India is seeking a Senior Baker to lead production of breads, pastries, and desserts, ensuring taste, presentation, and strict food safety standards. The role blends creativity with precision in a fast-growing healthy-food company.

You will mentor junior staff, supervise bakery operations, and collaborate with kitchen teams to maintain quality, hygiene, and efficiency across multiple cloud kitchen locations.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Bakery or Hotel Management.
• Completion of industrial training in bakery operations.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in a professional bakery setting.
• Prior experience in staff supervision and training preferred.
• Proficient in both Metric and Imperial measurement systems.
• Strong skills in baking, recipe development, and product presentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong commitment to hygiene, safety, and workplace cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute a wide range of bakery items with superior taste and presentation, including bulk production.
• Innovate and refine recipes in line with market trends to enhance bakery offerings.
• Uphold uncompromising quality, consistency, hygiene, and food safety standards.
• Monitor inventory, manage requisitions, and control waste to optimize operations.
• Supervise, mentor, and train junior bakery staff, fostering skill growth and collaboration.
• Ensure bakery equipment is well-maintained and fully operational.
• Work cross-functionally with kitchen teams and department leaders for smooth operations.
• Maintain impeccable cleanliness and adhere strictly to food safety regulations.

Skills

Baking

Recipe development

Product presentation

Staff supervision

Communication skills

Hygiene & safety

Education

Diploma/Degree in Bakery or Hotel Management

Industrial training in bakery operations

Job description

Salad Days, established in 2014, is a pioneer in India’s healthy food revolution. We specialize in gourmet salads and delicious meals that nourish both body and tastebuds. Our mission is simple yet impactful: to make healthy eating a way of life for everyone in India.

What sets us apart:

• Fast-paced Growth: Expanding rapidly across Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, and Mumbai
• Fresh & Healthy Focus: Passionate team dedicated to crafting nutritious, delicious meals
• Multiple Locations: Vibrant work culture across cloud kitchens and our organic farm
• Join us in our journey to revolutionize healthy eating in India!

Job Overview

As a Senior Baker in our Bakery Division, you will lead the production of high-quality bakery products including breads, pastries, and desserts. The role demands a perfect balance of creativity and precision, ensuring all products meet Salad Days’ standards of taste, presentation, quality, and food safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute a wide range of bakery items with superior taste and presentation, including bulk production
• Innovate and refine recipes in line with market trends to enhance bakery offerings
• Uphold uncompromising quality, consistency, hygiene, and food safety standards
• Monitor inventory, manage requisitions, and control waste to optimize operations
• Supervise, mentor, and train junior bakery staff, fostering skill growth and collaboration
• Ensure bakery equipment is well-maintained and fully operational
• Work cross-functionally with kitchen teams and department leaders for smooth operations
• Maintain impeccable cleanliness and adhere strictly to food safety regulations

Requirements

• Diploma/Degree in Bakery or Hotel Management
• Completion of industrial training in bakery operations
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in a professional bakery setting
• Prior experience in staff supervision and training preferred
• Proficient in both Metric and Imperial measurement systems
• Strong skills in baking, recipe development, and product presentation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong commitment to hygiene, safety, and workplace cleanliness