BREAD AND CAKE BAKER

BREAD AND CAKE BAKER

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled and reliable Bread and Cake Baker responsible for preparing, baking, decorating, and maintaining the quality and consistency of breads, cakes, pastries, and other baked products according to company standards and recipes.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and measure ingredients accurately according to approved recipes.
• Mix, knead, proof, shape, and bake different types of breads and pastries.
• Prepare and bake cakes, cupcakes, and other cake products.
• Assist in cake filling, icing, frosting, and basic decoration.
• Monitor oven temperature, baking time, and product appearance.
• Conduct proper taste and quality checks before products are released for production or delivery.
• Ensure that all finished products meet the required quality, taste, texture, appearance, and portion standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the bakery, workstations, utensils, and equipment.
• Properly store and label ingredients and finished products.
• Check the quality and expiration dates of ingredients before use.
• Minimize product wastage and report damaged, spoiled, or substandard ingredients/products.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures.
• Coordinate with the Production Manager and Team Leader regarding production schedules and requirements.
• Assist in inventory monitoring of baking ingredients and supplies.
• Perform other bakery and production-related tasks assigned by management.

Qualifications

• With experience as a Baker, Cake Baker, Pastry Baker, or similar position preferred.
• Knowledge of basic baking techniques and cake preparation.
• Familiarity with food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow recipes and production instructions accurately.
• Good attention to detail, especially in product quality and presentation.
• Physically fit and able to work in a bakery/production environment.
• Willing to work on weekends, holidays, or shifting schedules when required.
• Reliable, hardworking, organized, and willing to learn.

Preferred Skills

• Bread and pastry preparation
• Cake baking and basic decoration
• Mixing and portioning
• Oven operation
• Food safety and sanitation
• Quality control and taste testing
• Time management
• Teamwork and communication

Reports To

Production Manager / Team Leader