Grocery Store Baker

Baker

We are looking for a baker to prepare different types of bread and a wide range of pastries, such as cookies, cakes and pies. Baker responsibilities include mixing dough, preparing fillings and glazing pastries. To be successful in this role, you should have significant work experience as a baker and ideally be able to decorate cakes using creative techniques. Ultimately, you will make sure we offer fresh and delicious goods to our customers on a daily basis.

Responsibilities:

Prepare delicious baked goods during the early morning shift

Clean kitchen equipment and tools before use

Weigh flour and other ingredients to prepare dough

Bake different bread types

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)

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)

Track food supplies and place orders, as needed

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

Flexibility to work in early morning shifts

Certification from a culinary school is a plus

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