head baker

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Large volume bakery
• Food processing plant

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare dough for pies, bread, rolls and sweet goods, batters for muffins, cookies and cakes and icings and frostings according to recipes or special customer orders
• Prepare pastry for special occasions, such as weddings and birthdays
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Bake mixed dough and batters
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Prepare special orders
• Supervise baking personnel and kitchen staff
• Frost and decorate cakes and baked goods
• Draw up production schedules
• Train staff
• Ensure that the quality of products meets established standards
• Schedule staff
• Inspect kitchen and food service areas
• Operate machinery
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Oversee sales and merchandising of baked goods

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Experience and specialization

Cuisine specialties

• African cuisine

Food specialties

• Breads and rolls

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Tight deadlines

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Other benefits

• Parking available