United States
Sector
Keyword
Oven Operator
Bakery Oven Operator
Minimum No entry barrier
Minimum 6 months of internship required
The tasks an Ovenman (Bakery Products) is expected to perform include:
Tending the stationary or rotary hearth oven that bakes bread, pastries and other bakery products
Heating the oven to the required temperature
Placing pans of unbaked goods on the blade of a long handled paddle
Opening the oven door and sliding the leaded paddle into the oven
Jerking the paddle from under the pans to deposit them on the hearth
Regulating and controlling the heat and humidity of the oven by observing the gauges, turning the valves or other methods
Checking the colour of the products during baking to ensure uniformity of the finished products
Removing the baked goods from the oven with the paddle and placing them on tiered racks for cooling
Flipping the switch to position the hearth for loading and unloading when tending the rotary hearth oven
Preparing the dough and wrapping papers
Ability to operate a pallet jack and other material handling equipment
Skilled in maintaining a high standard of cleanliness
Skilled in racking the baked product in order to transfer it to the finishing areas
Ability to perform repetitive motions
Knowledge of temperature control methods and requirements
Knowledge of the latest procedures followed in a baking unit
Familiar with the temperature requirements of different goods
Manual dexterity
Not applicable
Hardworking
Good time management skills
Creative
Patient
Team player
It is not a desk job
Need not handle a team
Local travelling is not a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs maybe available
Work from home option maybe available
Working hours
Bakeries usually work for 6/7 days a week and 9/10 hours everyday. This may vary from bakery to bakery
Shift system maybe available
Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?
No
The job is not listed as hazardous or dangerous as per The Factories Act, 1948 (section 87)
For freshers - INR 8,000 to INR 16,000 per month
(These figures are indicative and subject to change)
The Food Industry in India
According to IBEF, the Indian food industry is poised for huge growth, increasing its contribution to the world food trade every year. Accounting for about 32 per cent of the country?s total food market, the food processing industry is one of the largest industries in India and is ranked fifth in terms of production, consumption, export and expected growth. The Indian food and grocery market is the world?s sixth largest, with retail contributing 70 per cent of the sales. It is projected to grow at a rate of 104 per cent, touching US$ 482 billion by 2020. The Indian gourmet food market is currently valued at US$ 1.3 billion and is growing at a CAGR of 20 per cent. It is expected to cross US$ 2.8 billion by 2015.
The increasing demand for baked products in India in the recent past makes any skilled profession related with bakery a viable one. Ovenman (Bakery Products) is a very important profession in the baking industry and thus, the demand for such professionals is ever likely to increase in the future.
Bakeries
Hotels/Restaurants
Food processing industry
Self-employed
Cities and towns across India
Will be updated
Government universities/colleges
Private universities/colleges
Will be updated
