Baker & Pastry Chef

Role & responsibilities

• Prepare and bake breads, buns, croissants and other bakery products.
• Prepare brownies, cookies, muffins, tea cakes, cupcakes and similar products.
• Prepare pastries, tarts, pies.
• Prepare cake sponges.
• Follow standard recipes and maintain consistency in taste, texture, portion and presentation.
• Plan daily production according to orders and outlet requirements.
• Monitor ingredient usage and inform management of stock requirements.
• Ensure correct storage, labelling and handling of raw materials and finished products.
• Maintain high standards of kitchen hygiene, cleanliness and food safety.
• Minimise production wastage and ensure efficient use of ingredients.
• Assist in developing new bakery and pastry products.
• Coordinate with the cake decorating and outlet teams to ensure orders are completed on time.

Preferred candidate profile

• Diploma/Certificate in Bakery, Pastry Arts, Hotel Management or relevant professional training preferred.
• 13 years of hands-on bakery or pastry experience preferred.
• Freshers with strong practical baking skills are welcome to apply.
• Good understanding of baking techniques, measurements, temperatures and ingredient functions.
• Experience in commercial bakery production will be an advantage.
• Ability to follow recipes accurately and maintain product consistency.
• Good time management and ability to handle multiple production requirements.
• Clean, disciplined, responsible and willing to work as part of a team.
• Passion for baking and willingness to learn and develop new products.

Perks and benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and skill
• Food provided
• Weekly off
• Opportunity to work across a diverse bakery and pastry range
• Scope to experiment with and develop new products
• Opportunity for growth as Seven Loaves Baking Company expands