Senior Baker

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and bake bread, cakes, pastries, cookies, and other bakery products.
• Measure and mix ingredients accurately according to established recipes.
• Prepare dough, batters, fillings, creams, and other bakery mixtures.
• Operate ovens, mixers, proofers, and other bakery equipment efficiently.
• Monitor baking temperatures, timing, proofing, and product consistency.
• Decorate and finish cakes, pastries, and other products as required.
• Inspect finished products to ensure quality, taste, appearance, and consistency.
• Adjust recipes and baking processes when necessary to maintain product standards.
• Maintain proper hygiene and sanitation throughout the baking process.
• Monitor and manage the use of ingredients to minimize waste.
• Check the quality and freshness of raw materials before use.
• Maintain accurate records of production and ingredient usage.
• Clean and maintain bakery equipment, tools, and work areas.
• Follow food safety, health, and workplace safety standards.
• Assist with stock monitoring and inform management when ingredients need replenishment.
• Work with other bakery staff to meet daily production targets.
• Develop or suggest new bakery products and recipes when required.

Requirements:

• Proven years of professional baking experience.
• Proven experience in a bakery, hotel, restaurant, catering company, or similar food production environment.
• Strong knowledge of bread, pastries, cakes, and other baked products.
• Ability to accurately measure ingredients and follow recipes.
• Good knowledge of baking techniques, temperatures, and production processes.
• Ability to operate and maintain commercial bakery equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and consistency.
• Good knowledge of food hygiene and safety practices.
• Ability to work early mornings, weekends, holidays, or flexible shifts when required.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet production deadlines.
• Creativity and willingness to develop new products.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.