Baker

Ole & Steen; Greater London; On-site; GBP 2,066,000 - 2,342,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free food whilst on shift

Pension scheme

GP Helpline

Job summary

Ole & Steen is seeking a skilled Baker for our Greater London stores. You will produce breads, viennoiserie, pastries and daily made-to-order items to a consistently high standard.

We require 2+ years of bakery experience, knowledge of dough fermentation and baking science, and a solid food-safety approach. Early mornings and long standing are part of the role; you'll report to the Head Baker and collaborate with teams across the site.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' professional bakery experience (bread and viennoiserie preferred).
• Knowledge of dough fermentation, lamination, scoring and baking science.
• Ability to read and follow standardised recipes and scale formulas.
• Good technical understanding of food manufacturing processes.
• Food Handler's certificate, or willingness to obtain one — knowledge of HACCP or equivalent food-safety systems a plus.
• Comfortable working early mornings and standing for long periods.
• Good written, numerical and verbal communication skills; a problem solver and team player.

Responsibilities

• Preparing doughs, batters, fillings and mixes to recipe and production schedule.
• Operating ovens, mixers, proofer cabinets, sheeters and other bakery equipment safely.
• Shaping, proofing, scoring and baking breads, rolls, croissants, Danishes and tarts to a consistent standard.
• Monitoring oven temperatures, baking times and product quality, adjusting as needed.
• Decorating and finishing pastries to brand standard.
• Keeping production logs, batch records and ingredient tracking up to date.
• Following food safety, sanitation and allergen-control procedures, and keeping a clean, organised station.
• Working closely with Pick & Pack, Stores and Technical, and collaborating with front-of-house on specials.

Skills

Bakery experience

Dough fermentation & baking science

Recipes & scaling

Food safety knowledge

Early mornings & standing

Communication

Team player

Problem solving

Job description

At Ole & Steen, every product leaving our stores carries our name — and we're looking for someone who understands exactly what that means.

We need a Baker who combines strong technical skill with attention to detail, producing our breads, viennoiserie, pastries and daily made-to-order items to a consistently high standard.

THE OPPORTUNITY

• £15.10 per hour
• 5 days out of 7, including 1 weekend day
• 45 hours per week
• Reporting to the Head Baker

PACKAGE

• Free food whilst on shift
• Pension scheme
• GP Helpline

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years' professional bakery experience (bread and viennoiserie preferred)
• Knowledge of dough fermentation, lamination, scoring and baking science
• Ability to read and follow standardised recipes and scale formulas
• Good technical understanding of food manufacturing processes
• Food Handler's certificate, or willingness to obtain one — knowledge of HACCP or equivalent food-safety systems a plus
• Comfortable working early mornings and standing for long periods
• Good written, numerical and verbal communication skills; a problem solver and team player

A DAY IN THE LIFE

• Preparing doughs, batters, fillings and mixes to recipe and production schedule
• Operating ovens, mixers, proofer cabinets, sheeters and other bakery equipment safely
• Shaping, proofing, scoring and baking breads, rolls, croissants, Danishes and tarts to a consistent standard
• Monitoring oven temperatures, baking times and product quality, adjusting as neededDecorating and finishing pastries to brand standard
• Keeping production logs, batch records and ingredient tracking up to date
• Following food safety, sanitation and allergen-control procedures, and keeping a clean, organised station
• Working closely with Pick & Pack, Stores and Technical, and collaborating with front-of-house on specials