Baker

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, bake, and finish a wide variety of baked goods, including breads, pastries, cakes, pies, and rolls according to recipes and quality standards.
• Measure, weigh, and mix ingredients using manual and automated equipment (e.g., mixers, dough sheeters, proofers, ovens).
• Monitor oven temperatures and baking times to ensure optimal texture, flavour, and appearance.
• Decorate finished products with icing, glazes, toppings, and custom designs for display or client orders.
• Inspect ingredients and final products for quality, freshness, and adherence to safety and presentation standards.
• Clean, sanitise, and maintain all baking equipment, work surfaces, and utensils in compliance with food safety regulations.
• Adhere strictly to personal hygiene standards, health codes, and proper food handling procedures.
• Track daily stock levels of key baking supplies and raw materials (flour, yeast, sugar, butter) and reorder as needed.
• Manage inventory rotation (FIFO) to ensure minimal waste and stock freshness.

Requirements:

• Minimum qualification of SSCE.
• 1 year of previous experience in a similar role.
• Excellent understanding of baking techniques, ingredient proportions, temperature control, time management, and food safety standards.