MAIN DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

Mix and bake ingredients according to recipes to produce breads, rolls, buns, pastries, and other baked goods.

Measure flour, sugar, and other ingredients to prepare batters, dough and fillings using scale and graduated containers.

Mature, roll, mix, cut, mold and shape dough and pastry goods to form sweet rolls and other pastry products.

Places dough in pans, molds, or on sheets and bake in oven.

Apply glaze or other toppings to baked goods, using spatula or brush.

Coordinate the forming, loading, baking, unloading, de-panning and cooling of batches of bread, rolls and pastry products.

Prepare and cook ingredients for pastry fillings, cakes and other savories as required.

Ensure the quality of raw materials meets the standard and make sure the business has plenty of raw materials in stock.

Adhere to strict health and safety regulations, check equipment routinely, and perform maintenance or cleaning regularly.

Follow recipes and adapt the quantity of ingredients as required.

Knead, roll and shape the dough or pastry for baking, either manually or using a machine.

Order and receive supplies and equipment.

Prepare customer orders and serve customers.

Set oven temperatures and place items into hot ovens for baking.

SKILLS & EXPEREINCE:

Qualifications: formal training or certificate in Baking or relevant field

Experience: At least two years’ experience as a baker in a medium to high volume bakery.

Skills: Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Fit and able to perform physical and repetitive tasks.

Good hand eye coordination and manual dexterity.

Strong attention to detail.

Understanding of health and safety regulations.