Baker ( Bread & Pastry Specialization)

About the role

Under the direction of Head Baker, the Baker is responsible for the production of multiple bakery products from a specified menu at a commercial pace, and prepare bakery recipes according to culinary, production, and quality standards with minimum supervision and wastage.

Key responsibilities

• Weigh, sift, measure, shape, and mix baking ingredients
• Prepare and bake breads, loaves, rolls, cookies, cakes, tortes, pastries
• Accurately and appropriately utilize the various bakery equipment and if needed, assist with training and monitoring others in its safe usage
• Make sure that work station is clean, orderly, and organized before and after shift
• Follow established timelines for food production as required by delivery times and production schedule
• Ensure that bakery operation procedures and hygiene meet food safety standards and regulations
• Wash and clean baking utensils and store neatly at designated storage area at the end of shift
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, purchasing agent, executive chef, manager
• Assist with inventory control and supplies ordering task
• Anticipate re-stocking of baking ingredients based on predictable movement of bakery items

About you

• Vocational Diploma or NC II in Baking (Breads & Pastry)
• At least 4 years relevant experience
• Experience working in bakery
• Skill to prepare bakery recipes in the operation according to culinary, production and quality standards
• Time management and organizational skills to review daily production needs and plan daily work schedule
• Basic bakery skills and a good understanding of bakery terminology and equipment
• Demonstrated knowledge in food preparation techniques such as basic baking, cake and pastry decoration
• Knowledge of the rules and procedures of sanitation and safety as they apply to production, storage and service within a food establishment
• Skill in operating equipment such as mixers, food processors, food cutters, slicers, blenders, impingers, gas range, etc.
• Ability to stand continuously throughout an eight-hour (or more) shift