Jr. Baker

About the role

This role involves conducting bake tests and evaluating baked products in a bakery laboratory setting. You will prepare ingredients and samples, perform quality assessments, maintain equipment, and support food safety and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients, materials, and flour samples for bake tests
• Conduct bake tests for in-process, special, shelf-life, and product development samples
• Evaluate baked products based on quality parameters such as appearance, volume, texture, and consistency
• Record bake test results and prepare evaluation and summary reports
• Monitor and update inventory of bakery ingredients, materials, and flour sample usage
• Prepare material requisitions and monitor daily gas consumption
• Maintain bakery equipment, including ovens, mixers, and slicers, to ensure proper working condition
• Keep the bakery laboratory clean, organized, and compliant with housekeeping and waste segregation standards
• Perform routine cleaning and sanitation of bakery equipment and work areas
• Support food safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives

About you

• Graduate of Baking Technology or a vocational course in Baking
• At least 6 months of experience in baking, bread preparation, or related processes
• Candidates with at least 2 years of practical baking experience may also be considered, even without a related degree
• Knowledge of baking techniques, bread production, and food safety practices
• Familiarity with GMP, HACCP, FSSC 22000, and Good Laboratory Practices is an advantage
• Detail-oriented with good organizational, documentation, and communication skills