Pastry / Cake Chef - #1099133

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Baker to lead our baking team. As a Senior Baker, you will oversee the daily operations of the bakery, train and mentor junior staff, and ensure the consistent production of high-quality baked goods.

Job Description:

• Prepare, bake and present pastry effectively and efficiently, meeting the company operations manual and gold standards.

• Assist in the preparation, garnishing and presentation of pastry.

• Responsible for stringent quality control procedures.

• Maintaining a clean working environment at all times.

• Ensure that procedures for suppliers, equipment, and work areas are in compliance to the established standards

• Assist in keeping food wastage to minimum, through correct product measurement

• Sharing knowledge, helping team members as and when required packing team must follow numbers on the packing sheets provided by head baker a day in advance.

• Packers are expected to work both independently and as part of a team to assist the bakers with daily prep, but are not expected to handle dough or assist in bread production.

• They should keep the kitchen equipment and production areas at a high standard of cleanliness.

• Manage inventory and place orders for supplies.

• Assist with cost control and budgetary planning.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Proven experience as a Senior Baker or a similar leadership role in a bakery.

• Strong knowledge of baking techniques, ingredients, and equipment.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

• Food safety certification.

Job Requirements:

• Able to work as shift assigned

• Able to work on weekends

• Shift hours

• At least 1 Year(s) of experience as pastry chef is preferred

• Adhere to health and safety regulations

• WSQ Food Hygiene Certificate preferred

• Proactive, attention to details, dependable, team player and good communication skills