About this role
Job Purpose
- To prepare a variety of breads, rolls, pastries and other baked products in accordance with approved recipes and quality standards while ensuring food safety, consistency and timely production.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare bread, pastries and baked products according to standard recipes.
- Measure and mix ingredients accurately.
- Operate bakery equipment safely and efficiently.
- Monitor baking processes to ensure product quality.
- Maintain cleanliness of the bakery section.
- Monitor ingredient inventory and report shortages.
- Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.
- Minimize wastage through efficient production planning.
- Store ingredients and finished products appropriately.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Pastry Chef.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Product quality consistency.
- Timeliness of production.
- Food wastage levels.
- Compliance with food safety standards.
- Customer satisfaction.
- Inventory control.
- Equipment care and maintenance.
- Production efficiency.
Education, Skills and Experience
Must have:
- Diploma in Bakery, Pastry, Food Production or Culinary Arts from a recognized institution.
- Minimum of two (2) years' relevant experience in baking, preferably in the hospitality industry.
- Knowledge of commercial baking techniques and bakery equipment.