CHIEF COOK

MAXBOX BURGER PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 84,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MAXBOX BURGER PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks an experienced Head Baker to lead our production team, oversee daily baking operations, ensure consistent quality, and manage a team of bakers in a high-volume environment.

You will drive large-scale production of artisanal breads and pastries, enforce HACCP standards, adjust processes for efficiency, train staff, and optimize raw material usage while meeting tight deadlines and rotating early morning shifts.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Lead/Head Baker in a commercial bakery or factory.
• Deep knowledge of dough fermentation, hydration, and flour types.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale production of artisanal breads, pastries, and specialty loaves to meet volume and quality targets.
• Enforce strict quality control and food safety standards (HACCP) to ensure product safety and compliance.
• Monitor and adjust oven temperatures, proofing times, and ingredient ratios to maintain consistent product quality.
• Train, supervise, and develop junior baking staff to enhance team performance and skills.
• Manage inventory levels and implement waste reduction strategies to optimize raw material usage.
• Operate industrial-grade mixers, dividers, and deck/rotary ovens efficiently to support production demands.
• Demonstrate strong leadership to coordinate team efforts and meet tight production deadlines.
• Adapt work schedule to accommodate early morning or night shifts as required

Skills

Leading bakery teams

Quality control

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Head Baker to lead our production team. You will be responsible for overseeing the daily baking operations, ensuring consistent quality, and managing a team of bakers in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale production of artisanal breads, pastries, and specialty loaves to meet volume and quality targets
• Enforce strict quality control and food safety standards (HACCP) to ensure product safety and compliance
• Monitor and adjust oven temperatures, proofing times, and ingredient ratios to maintain consistent product quality
• Train, supervise, and develop junior baking staff to enhance team performance and skills
• Manage inventory levels and implement waste reduction strategies to optimize raw material usage
• Operate industrial-grade mixers, dividers, and deck/rotary ovens efficiently to support production demands
• Demonstrate strong leadership to coordinate team efforts and meet tight production deadlines
• Adapt work schedule to accommodate early morning or night shifts as required

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Proven experience as a Lead/Head Baker in a commercial bakery or factory
• Deep knowledge of dough fermentation, hydration, and flour types