Baker

VAULT PERSONNEL PTE. LTD.; High Street, Penarth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

VAULT PERSONNEL PTE. LTD. is seeking a Kitchen Lead responsible for all bakery and dessert items in our cafe. The role focuses on quality control, recipe development, and delivering exceptional customer service.

You will manage kitchen production, oversee staff training, control costs, and ensure food safety standards are met while keeping the work environment inviting and efficient.

Experience in baking and a team player mindset are essential for success in this hands-on, fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of baking experience.
• No educational requirements.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Designing and improving recipes for baked goods and desserts.
• Preparing baked goods from scratch and serving customers.
• Decorating and displaying finished products to attract customers.
• Testing ingredients and finished goods for safety and quality.
• Maintaining inventory, deliveries, and production records.
• Training new staff on baking procedures and SOPs.
• Keeping kitchen clean, organized and compliant with safety standards.

Skills

Strong team player

Job description

Primary Role:

In charge of all baked goods and desserts. Be the Director of Quality by ensuring highest quality foods are prepared and served.

Essential Functions:

1. KITCHEN PRODUCTION:

• Designing and improving recipes.
• Measuring and combining ingredients and using mixers, blenders, heat sources, and other equipment to make baked goods, such as cookies, bread, cakes, etc.
• Decorating and displaying finished products.
• Testing ingredients and finished goods to ensure that each item meets food safety and quality controls.
• Greeting customers, answering questions, making recommendations, accepting orders and payments and providing exceptional customer service.
• Keeping records relating to deliveries, inventory, and production levels.
• Taking client information and ensuring that deliveries are fulfilled accurately and on time.
• Cleaning and restocking workstations and ensuring that all equipment is sanitized and prepared for the next shift.

2. BAKING FROM SCRATCH WITH LOVE: Baking with passion and love is essential to food quality that represents our client and leading the brand. Whenever humanly possible, always use fresh, seasonal ingredients and bake from scratch. A Baker’s main duty is preparing baked goods and desserts for the Café and serving of daily meals, followed by kitchen support and shift relief.

3. ATMOSPHERE: To keep the kitchen atmosphere looking fun and inviting. To keep signage and displays up to date. To work efficiently, keeping your station organized and clean.

4. TRAINING EXPERIENCE: In charge of all staff training, make sure all new staff are receiving proper attention and follow proper procedures for handling baked items and desserts.

5. FOOD COSTS: Monitor kitchen to ensure proper use of product and inventory control while keeping waste to a minimum (under 2%). Make sure there is no theft by staff or students. Perform monthly inventory with the Kitchen Manager. Maintain baking recipes and ensure all items are sold at 30% or lower Food Cost.

6. SAFETY & SECURITY: Maintain a safe work environment for all staff and guests. Secure kitchen during non- operating hours. Keep food samples based on SOP and adhere to all food safety and hygiene standards.

7. COMPANY VISION: Understand and deliver company’s vision and operational objectives. Adhere to and have knowledge of all company (SOP) policies & procedures.

Job Requirements

• No educational requirements
• At least 1 year of baking experience
• Strong team player