Baker

We are looking for a Baker to prepare a wide range of pastries (cakes, cookies, muffins, scones, pies, etc). Baker responsibilities include opening the bakery early in the morning, mixing dough, preparing fillings and glazing pastries. To be successful in this role, you should have work experience as a Baker and be able to multitask. Ultimately, you will make sure we offer fresh and delicious goods to our customers on a daily basis.

Responsibilities

• Open the bakery early in the morning
• Clean kitchen equipment and tools before use
• Weigh flour and other ingredients to prepare dough/batter
• Bake different pastry types
• Adjust oven temperatures to ensure proper baking
• Mix various ingredients to create fillings for cakes and pies (e.g. chocolate ganache and fruits)
• Decorate with glazes and icing
• Shape dough to prepare different types of pastries, cookies and sweet rolls
• Prepare custom-made pastries based on customers’ preferences (e.g. birthday cakes)
• Recommend recipes to renew our menu and attract more customers
• Track food supplies
• Work with the team to maintain retail inventory
• May be called on for other duties such as dish washing, cleaning, front counter service, etc.

Requirements

• Experience as a Baker, Pastry Chef or similar role
• Familiarity with all professional kitchen equipment, including mixers and dough sheeters
• Understanding of food safety practices
• Excellent time-management skills
• Ability to remain calm and focused in a fast-paced environment
• Team spirit, with a customer-focused attitude
• Flexibility to work in early morning shifts
• Certification from a culinary school is a plus