Bakery Attendant

Preparing baked goods, such as breads, cakes, pastries, and cookies, and ensuring they meet quality and safety standards

Some Responsibilities

• Preparing, baking, and producing pastries, breads, rolls, and desserts.  
• Using scales, graded containers, measures, weighs flour or other materials to make batters, doughs, fillings, or whipped cream.
• Decorating baked items such as cakes using a pastry bag
• Adjusting the timing and speed settings for mixing or blending equipment so that the components are mixed or cooked according to the recipe.  
• Preparing custom-made pastries based on the preferences of consumers (e.g. birthday cakes)  
• Preparing garnishes for baked items.
• Utilising adequate quantities and rotating products to keep spoilage/waste to a minimum.
• Cleaning, dismantling, and storing all baking equipment, including: ovens, mixers, proofer, floors, freezer, and refrigerators.  

Requirements

• As a baker must have a food handler's permit
  ‍High school diploma or equivalent ‍
• Must be willing to move around constantly, day and night as well as work additional shifts and holidays.
  ‍Ability to use hands and appliances, and lift heavy items for prolonged amounts of time in a hot, hectic atmosphere.
• Demonstrated understanding of and ability to operate basic food service equipment safely and effectively.
• Baking experience of at least 2 years is required.  
  ‍Understanding of food safety practices.
• Self-motivated and adaptable with a high level of energy for multi-tasking
• Close attention to the details, especially when inspecting materials and products for quality.