BAKER

Responsibilities

Open the bakery early in the morning

Clean kitchen equipment and tools before use

Weigh flour and other ingredients to prepare dough

Bake different bread types, like pretzels, baguettes and multigrain breads

Adjust oven temperatures to ensure proper baking

Mix various ingredients to create fillings for cakes and pies (e.g. chocolate ganache, caramel sauce and fruits)

Decorate cakes with glazes, icings, buttercream and edible toppings, like flowers

Shape dough to prepare different types of pastries, including croissants, cookies and sweet rolls

Prepare custom-made pastries based on customers’ preferences (e.g. birthday cakes)

Recommend recipes to renew our menu and attract more customers (e.g. gluten-free or vegan desserts)

Track food supplies and place orders, as needed

Requirements and skills

Experience as a Baker, Pastry Chef or similar role

Familiarity with all professional kitchen equipment, including mixers, blenders and dough sheeters

Understanding of food safety practices

Experience with cake decoration techniques

Excellent time-management skills

Ability to remain calm and focused in a fast-paced environment

Team spirit, with a customer-focused attitude

Able to work on weekend and public holiday