About Paoroti
Paoroti is a cloud kitchen based in Guwahati, Assam, specialising in artisan dairy-free baked goods. Our menu includes focaccia slabs, chocolate walnut babka, sourdough discard muffins, vegan brownies, and enriched brioche — all crafted to a high, consistent standard for delivery channels.
We are a small, quality-first team. Every person we hire directly shapes the product our customers receive. These two roles — Head Baker and Line Baker — are the heart of the kitchen.
POSITION DETAILS:
Head Baker / Production Lead
The Head Baker owns the kitchen. They are responsible for every product that leaves Paoroti — its quality, consistency, timing, and presentation. This is a leadership role as much as a baking role.
Reports To
Founder / Owner
Team Size
Manages 2 Line Bakers + 1 Packaging staff
Location
Shared commercial kitchen, Guwahati
Working Hours
Early morning start (typically 5:00 AM – 2:00 PM); 6 days/week
Salary Range
₹28,000 – ₹33,000 per month (based on experience)
Core Responsibilities
- Plan and execute daily production of all menu items to meet order targets (starting at 20 units/day, scaling to 50+)
- Maintain recipe integrity and portion accuracy across every batch
- Manage kitchen prep schedules, mise en place, and baking timelines to ensure on-time order fulfilment
- Train and supervise Line Baker(s), ensuring consistent standards are met
- Monitor ingredient stock levels and coordinate with the owner on procurement needs
- Maintain strict hygiene, food safety (FSSAI), and kitchen cleanliness standards
- Proactively troubleshoot baking failures, suggest recipe refinements, and flag quality issues
- Support new product development and seasonal menu additions as the business grows
Essential Qualities — What We Are Looking For
Quality / Trait
What to Look For
Artisan Baking Skill
Hands-on experience with enriched doughs (brioche, babka), flatbreads (focaccia), and confectionery (brownies, muffins). Must be comfortable working from a standardised recipe and producing consistent results batch after batch.
Vegan Baking Comfort
Willingness and ideally prior experience working with dairy-free substitutes: vegan butter, plant milks (soy, almond, coconut), tofu as an egg replacer, and xanthan gum. Does not need to be vegan personally — just needs to respect the product’s integrity.
Precision & Consistency
Baking is a science. We need someone who weighs ingredients accurately, follows fermentation and proofing timelines, and does not cut corners. Inconsistency in our product will directly hurt customer trust.
Early Riser & Reliability
Our kitchen starts early. We need someone dependable who shows up on time, every day, without prompting. Punctuality and consistency of effort are non-negotiable.
Leadership & Calm
This person will be the most senior in the kitchen. They should be able to direct junior staff clearly, stay calm under pressure during busy order periods, and solve problems without escalating every issue.
Ownership Mentality
We want someone who treats Paoroti’s kitchen as their own — who notices when something is low, fixes things before they become problems, and takes pride in the finished product.
Hygiene Consciousness
FSSAI-compliant hygiene habits must be second nature: proper handwashing, safe food storage temperatures, cross-contamination prevention, clean-as-you-go discipline.
Communication
Comfortable relaying daily production updates, flagging shortfalls, and communicating with the owner on stock and scheduling. Does not need to be fluent in English — clear communication in Assamese/Hindi is fine.
Qualifications & Experience
Requirement
Experience
Minimum 3 years of professional baking experience. Experience at a bakery, cloud kitchen, hotel pastry section, or catering operation is preferred.
Education
A diploma or certificate in Bakery & Confectionery, Food Production, or Hotel Management (e.g. IHM Guwahati, FCI Nagaon, or equivalent) is an advantage — but not mandatory if practical skill is strong.
Vegan/Plant-Based
Prior experience with dairy-free or plant-based baking is a strong plus. If not, must demonstrate genuine openness to learning these techniques.
FSSAI Awareness
Familiarity with basic food safety and hygiene standards expected. Formal food safety certification is a bonus.
Location
Must be based in or willing to relocate to Guwahati. Candidates from elsewhere in Assam or Northeast India are welcome.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: ₹28,000.00 - ₹33,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
