Head Baker / Production

Key responsibilities:

• Responsible for selection, training, mentoring & scheduling of the pastry team
• Ensure that all recipes and product yields are accurately costed and reviewed on a regular basis
• New product development for a variety of products for consumer or corporate clients
• Ensuring that every product that leaves the bakery is to the highest quality and standard
• Ensure that all food items and dishes are prepared according to standard recipe whilst maintaining portion control and minimizing waste
• Ensure that inventories of consumable stock levels are at sufficient quantity and quality in relevance to each outlet's occupancy forecasts
• Maintaining food hygiene and safety standards as per company policy

Job requirements:

• Have at least 2 years of experience in a professional bakery
• Have experience with chiffon cakes
• Team leader with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work with members on tasks & deadlines
• Ability to bake high quality products that are uniform and consistent
• Creative, abreast of upcoming bakery trends and able to R&D new items
• Motivated and hard-working, able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Positive attitude and able to be proactive in the workplace
• Clean and organised (able to clean as they go)