Purpose:
The Japanese Sando Bread Specialist will craft authentic, high-quality Japanese milk bread (shokupan) used in our signature fruit sandos. They will uphold Okawa’s commitment to traditional techniques while optimizing production to meet volume demands.
Location: This position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Key Responsibilities:
• Prepare shokupan dough daily using traditional Japanese tangzhong method
• Precisely shape and bake shokupan loaves to meet Okawa’s size and texture standards
• Monitor ingredient inventory, dough production, proofing, and baking to ensure consistent quality
• Slice and package shokupan for use in Okawa’s fruit sando creations
• Maintain immaculate hygiene and organization of the bakery area
• Train junior bakers on shokupan techniques
• Coordinate with procurement on ingredient sourcing
• Recommend process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste
• Ensure compliance with all food safety regulations and Okawa policies
Required Skills:
• Minimum 5 years experience in high-volume Japanese bakeries
• Expert at milk bread making, especially tangzhong method
• Deep knowledge of bread science - fermentation, gluten development, etc.
• Able to adjust recipes and troubleshoot issues to maintain consistency
• Highly organized with strong time management abilities
• Effective trainer with excellent communication skills
• Fluent in Arabic, English preferred
Key Performance Indicators:
Production Volume:
• Daily shokupan production quota met (target at least 120 loaves/day)
• <1% loss due to quality/consistency defects
Quality Control:
• 100% adherence to shokupan size and texture standards
• Crumb color within defined color range
• <0.5% customer complaints related to bread quality
Process Efficiency:
• First pass yield >95%
• Overall equipment effectiveness >85%
• 100% compliance with FEFO inventory management
• Proofing and baking cycle times within target range
Safety & Hygiene:
• Zero safety incidents
• 100% completion of daily sanitation checklists
• No critical violations during health inspections
The Japanese Sando Bread Specialist will uphold Okawa’s high standards while bringing authentic Japanese bread making expertise to scale our unique offerings. Through their craftsmanship and dedication to process, they will help Okawa delight customers with exceptionally fresh, flavorful and beautiful fruit sandos.