Product Development & Quality Chef – Bakery & Pastry

A company specialized in the food industry in Baghdad, Iraq, is looking for a professional Chef in Bakery & Pastry to join the production team. Their primary responsibility will be to monitor product quality, standardize recipes, and develop new products suitable for commercial production. Key Responsibilities: - Monitor product quality and ensure consistency in taste, texture, appearance, and weight. - Develop and improve various Bakery & Pastry products. - Develop new products and transform ideas into commercially viable products. - Standardize recipes into Standard Recipes applicable with the same quality. - Determine appropriate baking, cooling, and storage temperatures and times. - Address production issues and analyze the causes of quality variations between batches. - Improve recipes in terms of quality, taste, texture, shelf life, and production cost. - Conduct R&D experiments and document results and modifications. - Train and supervise the production team, ensuring adherence to recipes and manufacturing procedures. - Monitor yield, waste, and production costs in coordination with management. - Adhere to food safety, hygiene, and quality standards. - Maintain complete confidentiality of recipes, manufacturing methods, and company information. Requirements: - Minimum 5 years of practical experience in Bakery & Pastry. - Genuine experience in product and recipe development, not just execution. - Experience in commercial or industrial production and large production volumes. - Excellent knowledge of raw materials and their impact on texture, quality, and shelf life. - Ability to diagnose and solve product and production problems. - Ability to train and supervise the production team. - Preference for candidates with previous experience in food factories, central bakeries, or confectionery companies. For Applicants from Outside Iraq: Applications are open to non-Iraqi nationalities. It is preferred that the applicant has a valid residency in Iraq or a multiple-entry visa. Work Location: Baghdad – Iraq Required Experience: 5 years or more Salary and Benefits: To be determined based on experience and competence. Proposed salary starts from 1,500,000 Iraqi Dinars. Application: Please send your CV exclusively via WhatsApp to the following number: 07800666608 It is preferred to attach a portfolio or photos of products and works that the applicant has previously developed or executed.