Indian Baker - Bakery, Snacks, and Sweets

Indian Baker – Bakery, Snacks, and Sweets

Location: Food World Plus
Salary: $50,000 – $65,000

At Food World Supermarket, our multi-cuisine concept brings the world’s best tastes together under one roof. Quality ingredients, expert chefs, and diverse menus combine to create a vibrant and welcoming food destination. Our mission is to be a trusted choice for our community by delivering a true taste of home through multi-ethnic international delights.

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Baker specializing in Indian Bakery & Snacks with strong expertise in Indian mithai (sweets), traditional savory snacks, and baked goods. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in bulk production, consistency in taste, and maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene in a fast-paced retail environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Indian Sweets & Snacks Production

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Prepare and oversee production of traditional Indian sweets (mithai), bakery items, and savory snacks.

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Ensure consistency in taste, texture, sweetness levels, and presentation.

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Maintain proper techniques for sugar syrup, khoa preparation, dough handling, and frying.

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Standardize recipes, portion sizes, and spice levels.

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Introduce new snack varieties and fusion items based on customer preferences.

2. Menu Development & Festive Planning

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Develop seasonal and festive offerings (Diwali, Eid, weddings, special events).

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Create gift packs, snack combos, and festive hampers.

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Incorporate regional Indian specialties (Gujarati, Punjabi, Rajasthani, South Indian).

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Maintain balance between innovation and authenticity.

3. Kitchen Operations

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Manage daily production, including batch planning and scheduling.

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Monitor ingredient inventory (milk, sugar, ghee, dry fruits, flours, spices).

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Ensure proper storage, FIFO practices, and waste control.

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Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in production areas.

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Ensure proper use of baking and frying equipment.

4. Team Leadership & Training

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Supervise and train kitchen staff and assistants.

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Ensure adherence to standard recipes and hygiene protocols.

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Coordinate workflow during peak and festive seasons.

5. Compliance & Food Safety

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Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.

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Monitor shelf life and freshness, especially for milk-based products.

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Maintain proper temperature control and safe handling practices.

6. Customer Experience

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Ensure attractive display of sweets and snacks.

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Maintain high standards of packaging and labeling.

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Support sampling and promotional activities.

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Uphold brand quality and presentation standards.

Qualifications & Requirements

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Proven experience as a Baker, Sous Chef, Head Sweet Maker (Halwai), or Production Supervisor in Indian bakery, snacks, and mithai.

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Strong expertise in Indian sweets, savory snacks, deep-frying techniques, and baking.

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Experience in bulk production for retail or catering environments.

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Knowledge of regional Indian recipes.

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Understanding of food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.

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Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

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Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

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Culinary or baking certification is an asset.

Key Competencies

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Attention to detail

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Quality control mindset

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Time and production management

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Team leadership and coordination

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Creativity in festive presentation

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Passion for authentic Indian cuisine

Why Join Food World Supermarket?

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One of the largest grocery retail operations (176,000 sq. ft.)

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Career advancement within a dynamic retail organization

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Make a real impact in delivering quality food and service to the community

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