United States
Sector
Keyword
Crystalliser (Confectionery)
Pan Attendant (Confectionery)
Minimum ITI
Minimum 0-2 years of experience required
The tasks a Cooker Operator is expected to perform include:
Operating steam heated open pan or vacuum pan to cook glucose, sugar, milk, water and other ingredients into syrup of required consistency for making candies or sweets
Mixing sugar, water, glucose, milk and other ingredients in prescribed proportions according to formula
Pouring mixture into cooking kettles
Turning valves to admit steam and setting pressure gauge and thermostats to cook ingredients at specified temperature
Stirring syrup occasionally while it is cooking
Testing consistency of syrup with a hydrometer
Opening discharge valve and starting pump or tilting cooker or kettle to pour or dump syrups into heaters or onto cooling belts or tables
Beating or kneading confection to attain specified consistency as determined by colour and texture
Skilled in using pressure gauges and thermostats
Knowledge of using a hydrometer
Basic knowledge of confectioning techniques
Knowledge of criticality of temperature while manufacturing confectionery products
Proficient in dough beating and kneading methods
Ability to analyse colour and texture of the final product
Not applicable
Organised
Safety-oriented
Detail-oriented
Hardworking
Persistent
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 is not available
Working hours
Companies usually work for 6/7 days a week and 8/10 hours every day. This may vary from company to company
Shift system is available
Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?
No
This job is not listed as hazardous or dangerous as per The Factories Act, 1948
For freshers - INR 8,000 to INR 12,000 per month
(These figures are indicative and subject to change)
Food Industry in India
According to Indian Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), The Indian food industry is poised for huge growth, increasing its contribution in world food trade every year. In India, the food sector has emerged as a high-profit sector. The role of the Indian government has been instrumental in the growth and development of the industry. 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 the rate of 104 percent, touching US$ 482 billion by 2020.
The confectionery market of India is divided into three segments: chocolate, sugar confectionery and gum market, which is further divided into sub-segments. It has been observed that various domestic and multinational companies are gearing up for gaining profit from the growing confectionery industry of India. Emerging trend of gifting confectionery products and untapped rural market are among the key factors that are expected to fuel growth in Indian confectionery market in the near future. These factors will lead Cooker Operator jobs to success and will witness a tremendous growth in future.
Bakeries
Confectioneries
Food processing industry
Cities and towns across India
