Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled individual to join our team as a baker.

This role is essential in ensuring the smooth operation of food production and preparation within our bakery. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for cooking and baking, along with a strong understanding of food safety practices. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast paced environment.

A Baker's role involves preparing, baking, and finishing a variety of baked goods, from bread and cakes to pastries and pies, using both manual and machine processes to mix ingredients, shape dough, and bake items to perfection. Key responsibilities include monitoring ingredient quality, ensuring food safety compliance, managing inventory and supplies, and maintaining a clean and organised work environment. Essential skills include a strong understanding of baking techniques, attention to detail, time management, and the ability to work effectively in a hot, physically demanding environment.

Key Responsibilities

Ingredient Preparation:

Accurately weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients for baked goods.

Dough Management:

Kneading, shaping, and allowing dough to rise and rest according to recipes.

Baking:

Operating ovens, monitoring temperatures, and setting timers to bake various products.

Finishing & Decoration:

Decorating and finishing baked items, including icing and toppings for display or sale.

Quality Control:

Performing quality and food safety checks on ingredients and finished products.

Inventory Management:

Monitoring stock levels and ordering new supplies to meet production needs.

Maintenance:

Cleaning equipment, work surfaces, and the overall bakery area to maintain hygiene and safety standards.

Customer Service:

Serving customers, taking orders, and potentially making deliveries.
Essential Skills & Qualities

Technical Skills:

A strong understanding of baking techniques and the properties of ingredients.

Attention to Detail:

Crucial for precise measurements, consistent quality, and adherence to hygiene standards.

Time Management:

The ability to plan schedules and manage time effectively to meet deadlines.

Organisational Skills:

Necessary for inventory management and maintaining a tidy workspace.

Physical Stamina:

The ability to stand for long periods, lift heavy items, and work in a hot environment.

Flexibility:

Willingness to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays to meet operational demands.

Creativity:

For developing new recipes and improving existing ones

Dough Management:

Kneading, shaping, and allowing dough to rise and rest according to recipes.

Baking:

Operating ovens, monitoring temperatures, and setting timers to bake various products.

Finishing & Decoration:

Decorating and finishing baked items, including icing and toppings for display or sale.

Quality Control:

Performing quality and food safety checks on ingredients and finished products.

Inventory Management:

Monitoring stock levels and ordering new supplies to meet production needs.

Maintenance:

Cleaning equipment, work surfaces, and the overall bakery area to maintain hygiene and safety standards.

Customer Service (in retail settings):

Serving customers, taking orders, and potentially making deliveries.
Shifts are between the hours of 04:00 to 21:30 (8 hour shifts) and must be flexible across 7 day week.

Excellent rates of pay and benefits.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.50-17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 - 40 per week

Benefits:

Canteen Casual dress Company pension Employee mentoring programme Free flu jabs Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person