Baklava Master

Focus on Baklava production & expansion of the product range
We are a modern Swiss production bakery. Our product range includes, among other things, high-quality Turkish pastry and confectionery specialties, which we intend to specifically deepen and specialize.
For the strategic further development of our production line, we are looking for an experienced specialist with proven expertise in professional Baklava production as well as in the expansion and industrialization of traditional Turkish baked goods for the Swiss market.
Your main tasks

• Technical responsibility for the professional production of Baklava in various variations (pistachio, walnut, special, and premium varieties)
• Precise layering of filo dough/yufka dough considering:

o even dough thickness
o
optimal butter/ghee distribution between the layers
o
exact portioning of the nut fillings

• Production and control of sugar syrup (Şerbet) with correct sugar level, temperature control, and soaking time
• Ensuring optimal baking processes (industrial ovens, temperature curves, moisture control)
• Quality monitoring regarding texture, crispiness, shelf life, and taste
• Further development and expansion of our product range in the areas of:

o classic Turkish confectionery
o regional specialties
o innovative reinterpretations for the wholesale trade

• Participation in the industrialization of traditional manufacturing processes
• Operation and monitoring of production equipment (dough rolling machines, cutting systems, dosing systems, industrial ovens)
• Compliance with and ensuring of hygiene and quality standards (HACCP)

Your profile

• Completed training or state-recognized diploma in the bakery or confectionery field in Turkey
• Several years of professional experience in a Turkish bakery or confectionery
• Sound specialization in traditional as well as industrial Baklava production
• Very good understanding of dough processing, precise layering technique (filo dough/yufka), as well as optimal syrup balance
• Experience in structured production processes and serial production
• Knowledge of the Turkish market as well as ideally existing contacts to industrial production sites and machine manufacturers in Turkey
• Technical understanding and practical experience in handling production equipment
• Quality-oriented, precise, and independent way of working
• Teamwork skills, resilience, and a high sense of responsibility
• Turkish in spoken and written form
• German language skills are an advantage, but not mandatory

We offer

• Modern production infrastructure
• Responsible specialist position with development potential
• Opportunity for active co-design and expansion of our assortment
• Long-term perspective in a growing production company
• Contemporary employment conditions