# JOB DESCRIPTION - SWEET MAKER / HALWAI
### Position
Sweet Maker / Halwai
### Department
Kitchen / Food Production
### Job Type
Full-Time
### Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced and skilled Sweet Maker / Halwai to prepare a wide variety of traditional Indian sweets and desserts. The candidate should have strong knowledge of ingredients, traditional sweet-making techniques, cooking temperatures, hygiene, quality control, and presentation.
### Key Responsibilities
* Prepare a variety of Indian sweets such as Gulab Jamun, Rasgulla, Rasmalai, Jalebi, Ladoo, Barfi, Peda, Kaju Katli, Kalakand, Halwa and other traditional sweets.
* Prepare and handle ingredients including milk, khoya, sugar, ghee, flour, dry fruits, nuts, cream and other ingredients.
* Follow recipes and maintain accurate ingredient proportions.
* Prepare sugar syrup and maintain the required consistency.
* Monitor cooking/frying temperature and cooking time.
* Ensure consistent taste, texture, colour, quality and presentation.
* Check the freshness and quality of raw materials before production.
* Maintain proper hygiene and cleanliness of the kitchen and equipment.
* Follow food safety and workplace safety standards.
* Minimize food wastage and maintain proper storage of ingredients and finished products.
* Complete daily production requirements within the required time.
* Assist in developing new sweets and improving existing recipes.
* Handle sweet-making equipment, utensils, moulds and cooking machinery safely.
* Coordinate with other kitchen staff during high-volume production and festivals.
* Maintain cleanliness and organization of the production area.
### Requirements
* Previous experience as a Sweet Maker / Halwai / Mithai Karigar preferred.
* Strong knowledge of Indian sweets and traditional preparation methods.
* Ability to prepare sweets in bulk quantities.
* Good understanding of cooking temperatures, consistency and ingredient proportions.
* Knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen safety.
* Good hand skills and attention to detail.
* Physically fit and comfortable working for extended periods in a kitchen.
* Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet production deadlines.
### Preferred Experience
2-5 years of relevant experience in a sweet shop, hotel, restaurant, catering company or food production unit.
### Working Conditions
* Full-time kitchen-based role.
* May require early morning starts, weekends, holidays and extended hours during festivals or high-demand periods.
* Food and accommodation can be provided depending on employer requirements.
Experience
2 - 5 Years
No. of Openings
6
Education
10th Pass
Role
Sweets Chef
Industry Type
Hotel / Travel / Airline / Hospitality
Gender
Male
Age Limit
27 - 35 Yrs.
Job Country
India
Type of Job
Full Time
Work Location Type
Work from Office
Benefits include
Flexible Working Hours, Food/Meals, Accommodation