Job Summary
A person who specializes in baking and preparing various types of bread, cakes, pastries, and other baked goods. Bakers typically work in bakeries, pastry shops, restaurants, hotels, or other food establishments where baked goods are prepared and sold.
- Minimum Qualification : Diploma
- Experience Level : Mid level
- Experience Length : 2 years
Job Description/Requirements
Responsibilities:
- Follow recipes to prepare doughs, batters, and other ingredients needed for baking various types of bread, cakes, pastries, and desserts.
- Use mixers, kneaders, or hands to mix and knead dough or batter to the correct consistency and texture.
- Operate ovens to bake bread, cakes, pastries, and other goods at the appropriate temperatures and times, ensuring they are cooked evenly and thoroughly.
- Regularly check oven temperatures and adjusting settings as necessary to maintain consistent baking results.
- Decorate cakes, pastries, and desserts with icing, glazes, toppings, and decorations as per customer orders or bakery standards.
- Monitor inventory levels of baking ingredients such as flour, sugar, yeast, and ensuring supplies are replenished in a timely manner.
- Inspects finished products for quality, appearance, and taste to ensure they meet bakery standards and customer expectations.
- Cleans baking equipment, utensils, and work areas to maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards. Performing routine maintenance on baking equipment.
- Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines to ensure safe handling of ingredients, preparation, and storage of baked goods.
- Work closely with other bakery staff, including pastry chefs, cake decorators, and assistants, to coordinate tasks and fulfill customer orders.
- Interact with customers to take orders, provide information about products, and ensure customer satisfaction with baked goods.
- Experiment with new recipes, techniques, and flavors to create unique and appealing baked goods that attract customers.
- Train and supervise assistant bakers or bakery assistants to ensure they adhere to bakery standards and procedures.
- Keep records of baking activities, production levels, and inventory to track performance and facilitate planning.
Requirements:
- Must have formal training in baking or pastry arts from culinary schools
- Obtaining certifications in food safety and hygiene.
- Previous experience working as a baker or in a bakery setting is often preferred, especially for more specialized roles or in high-volume bakeries.
- A genuine love for baking and a desire to create delicious and visually appealing baked goods can drive excellence in this profession.
- Team spirit
- Flexibility to work in shifts
- Food safety training is a plus
- Must pass background check which includes providing 3Guarantors and 3Referees
Other Requirements:
- Proficiency in mixing, kneading, proofing, and baking various types of bread, cakes, pastries, and desserts. This includes understanding different baking techniques and knowing how to achieve desired textures and flavors.
- Familiarity with different types of flour, yeast, sugars, fats, and other ingredients used in baking. Understanding how different ingredients interact and affect the baking process is crucial.
- Ability to develop and modify recipes to create new products or adjust existing ones based on customer preferences, seasonal availability, or dietary restrictions.
- Precision in measuring ingredients and following recipes accurately to ensure consistency and quality in the finished products.
- Innovation in designing and decorating baked goods, including cakes and pastries, to enhance their visual appeal and appeal to customers.
- Efficiently managing baking schedules to meet production deadlines and ensure products are available for sale at the appropriate times.
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues that may arise during the baking process, such as adjusting oven temperatures or making last-minute ingredient substitutions.
- Keeping workstations clean and organized, managing inventory of baking supplies, and maintaining records of production and sales
- Flexibility to work with different baking equipment and adapt to varying kitchen environments and production demands.
- Effectively communicating with colleagues and customers, including taking orders, discussing custom designs for cakes, and providing information about baked goods.
- Endurance to stand for extended periods, lift heavy bags of flour or trays of baked goods, and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Understand and adhere to food safety regulations and hygiene practices to ensure safe handling of ingredients and prevent contamination.
Location: The applicant must reside in Abuja.
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