BAKER

Responsibilities • Open the bakery early in the morning • Clean kitchen equipment and tools before use • Weigh flour and other ingredients to prepare dough • Bake different bread types, like pretzels, baguettes and multigrain breads • Adjust oven temperatures to ensure proper baking • Mix various ingredients to create fillings for cakes and pies (e.g. chocolate ganache, caramel sauce and fruits) • Decorate cakes with glazes, icings, buttercream and edible toppings, like flowers • Shape dough to prepare different types of pastries, including croissants, 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 (e.g. gluten-free or vegan desserts) • Track food supplies and place orders, as needed Requirements and skills • Experience as a Baker, Pastry Chef or similar role • Familiarity with all professional kitchen equipment, including mixers, blenders and dough sheeters • Understanding of food safety practices • Experience with cake decoration techniques • Excellent time-management skills • Ability to remain calm and focused in a fast-paced environment • Team spirit, with a customer-focused attitude • Able to work on weekend and public holiday