Assistant Production Manager (Pastry Production Operations)

At Flour Country (Bakery Production Unit) we are seeking Assistant Production Manager (Pastry Product Range).

Job Purpose:

The employee will be responsible for overseeing the creation of high-quality pastries, managing a team of bakers, ensuring consistency in production, and maintaining high standards of hygiene and efficiency

Key Responsibilities:

Production & Quality Control:

• Oversee the preparation and production of a variety of pastries, cakes, and baked goods in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Develop and standardize recipes to ensure product consistency, taste, and presentation.
• Conduct regular quality checks and ensure adherence to production standards and specifications.
• Experiment with new recipes and techniques to enhance the product range.

Team Leadership & Training:

• Supervise and train a team of bakers and pastry assistants, ensuring adherence to production schedules and quality standards.
• Assign tasks and monitor team performance, providing guidance and feedback.
• Conduct training sessions to improve the skills of bakery staff.

Inventory & Cost Control:

• Manage inventory of raw materials and ingredients, ensuring stock levels are maintained.
• Work closely with procurement to source high-quality ingredients at optimal costs.
• Minimize waste and ensure cost-effective production while maintaining quality.

Hygiene & Safety Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with UAE food safety regulations, HACCP, and hygiene standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the production area.
• Implement safety protocols to prevent accidents and ensure a safe working environment.

Required Qualifications, Experience & Skills:

• Secondary level education diploma is an advantage.
• 8 to 15 years in a similar role, preferably in an industrial kitchen / catering company / hotel.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of pastry production techniques, ingredient handling, and baking science.
• Ability to manage production schedules and ensure efficiency in large-scale operations.
• Knowledge of food safety and HACCP standards.
• Creativity in developing new recipes and improving existing products.

Pay: AED6,000.00 - AED10,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience you have as a Pastry Chef?
• What is your minimum salary expectation?
• What is your notice period (in Days)?

Work Location: In person