Artisan Baker

Kpi Recruiting Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

KPI Recruiting Ltd is seeking an experienced Artisan Baker to join a busy craft bakery team in the United Kingdom. The successful candidate will have hands-on sourdough bread production, pastry shaping and laminated doughs, with a solid understanding of the full bake process from preparation through to baking.

Key responsibilities include preparing, shaping and baking sourdough breads and artisan pastries, handling high-hydration doughs, producing laminated pastries, and managing oven

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as an Artisan Baker.
• Strong sourdough fermentation and bread-shaping skills.
• Experience with pastry and laminated dough production.
• Knowledge of HACCP and food safety procedures.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced bakery environment.
• Reliable, hardworking and comfortable with early morning shifts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, shape and bake sourdough breads and artisan pastries.
• Work confidently with high-hydration doughs and long fermentation processes.
• Produce high-quality laminated pastries and viennoiserie.
• Manage oven temperatures and baking cycles to ensure consistent quality.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene and safety standards.

Skills

Sourdough production

Pastry shaping

Laminated doughs

Food safety awareness

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2

Job description

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Artisan Baker to join a busy craft bakery team.

The successful candidate will have excellent hands-on experience in sourdough bread production, pastry shaping and laminated doughs, with a strong understanding of the entire baking process from preparation through to the final bake.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, shape and bake sourdough breads and artisan pastries.
• Work confidently with high-hydration doughs and long fermentation processes.
• Produce high-quality laminated pastries and viennoiserie.
• Manage oven temperatures and baking cycles to ensure consistent quality.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene and safety standards.

Requirements:

• Proven experience working as an Artisan Baker.
• Strong sourdough fermentation and bread-shaping skills.
• Experience with pastry and laminated dough production.
• Knowledge of HACCP and food safety procedures.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced bakery environment.
• Reliable, hardworking and comfortable with early morning shifts.

If you're an experienced Artisan Baker with a passion for producing high-quality baked goods, we'd love to hear from you!

PPE Needed: Whites and Non-slip shoes

Experienced Training Qualifications: Food Hygiene Level 2, 2 years Bakery experience (shaping and mixing)

Health & Safety Risks and the steps the hirer has taken to reduce the risks: Additional clothing if required

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