To craft delicious desserts and confectionery and develop new recipes for the pastry section of our Kitchen
Duties and Responsibilities
• Mix and bake ingredients to produce breads, rolls, cookies, cakes, pies, pastries, or other baked goods
• Prepare or maintain inventory or production records.
• Create and prepare dessert menu items
• Order food supplies for dessert menu items
• Prepare and submit budgets
• Supply pastry, (bread and dessert) to all our locations
• Supervise and train the Bakery Team
• Schedule staff task per day
• Research and develop new recipes
• Record shortages and any other relevant issue affecting production
• Check temperature of refrigerators daily
• Check expiry dates of stock
• Ensure maintenance of clean work area at all times
• Maintain cost control
• Maintain standard and quality of bakery products
• Ensure compliance with applicable health codes and regulations
• Establish maintenance and cleaning of work area and equipment
• Direct or coordinate bakery deliveries
Must be well aware of HACCP expectations and ensure high standard of hygiene and work methods are met.
• Baker will report directly to the Executive Chef.
Requirements
• 3 CXC passes, Food and Nutrition will be an asset.
• At least 2 years cooking experience at a restaurant or similar operation.
• Basic knowledge of health and food safety standards.
• Knowledge of baking using mixes, cake decorating and frosting. (Bakery Attendant)
• A minimum of 2 years baking experience with the ability to adapt to standard recipes. (Bakery Attendant)
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Must be able to lift, bend and stand for long periods.
• Must be able to work Monday to Sunday day and night shifts