Baker

DO & CO; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 30,600 - 37,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

In-house training opportunities

Career development opportunities

Job summary

DO & CO in Hounslow is seeking a dedicated Baker to produce high-quality baked goods that meet the luxury standards of airline catering. This role requires hands-on experience in a high-end food environment and confidence in managing a team.

The successful candidate will ensure all products adhere to the strict quality controls set by our Quality Assurance team and actively contribute to maintaining food cost efficiency. Amazing benefits await, including training opportunities and free meals!

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar high-end bakery role.
• Confidence in managing a department when required.
• Passion for creating high-end bakery products.

Responsibilities

• Ensure consistent quality products are produced.
• Plan production in accordance with schedules.
• Monitor inventory control and ordering requests.

Skills

Bread mixing

Molding bread products

Leading a large team

Problem-solving mentality

Attention to detail

Job description

Our production unit takes pride in offering top-tier luxury airline catering that is both elegant and sophisticated. Our team is dedicated to crafting a one-of-a-kind experience that is attractive to even the most discerning passengers. We focus on providing exceptional quality, first-class service, and an exquisite range of menu options that are sure to impress.

Responsibilities

• Working hard to ensure that consistent, quality products are produced following all DO & CO standards
• Being a role model and producing bread according to the Head Baker/ Sous Chef schedule as described in the production schedule
• Planning production to the daily schedule and ensuring the exceptional DO & CO quality is maintained at its highest level with maximum efficiency in accordance with DO & CO regulations as set by the Quality Assurance team
• Coordinating, planning, and participating in the production, preparation, and in adherence to the recipes
• Checking daily inventory control and proceeding final ordering requests to the Purchasing team
• Forward, strategic thinking individual always looking to exceed targets and expectations of the unit whilst maintaining the collectiveness of the team and culture of DO & CO (OTIF performance is maintained)
• Monitoring wastage and ensuring processes are in place to keep food cost under control
• Understanding and ensuring operations adhere to all SOP’s and ALL relevant Critical
• Control Points, Health and Safety, Food safety and all legal requirements
• Constantly performing quality control checks to ensure specifications are met on raw materials and finished products

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role, or in a fast paced, high end, fresh food environment
• Knowledge of bread mixing, ability to mold bread products with hands.
• Understanding bread proving and baking a variety of products to specified times and temperature
• Role model ability, leading a large team, ready to roll up your sleeves and do what is needed to give our customers the best service with a problem-solving mentality
• Confidence in taking the lead as at times you will be required to manage the department
• Passion for high-end bakery products, love for food and motivation to deliver exceptional service
• Well presented, professional individual with a can-do, positive attitude that indulges in team success
• Exceptional attention to detail and data driven with the ability to influence different departments to suggest, implement and track solutions

As a member of our team, you will have access to a range of benefits, including:

• £34,000.00 per year
• On-Site Role
• Enjoy perks by referring your friends through our Refer a Friend Scheme
• Save money and time with On-Site Free Meals
• Expand your skills and knowledge through our in-house training opportunities.
• A business where you can have a real impact, we’re not afraid of new ideas!
• Genuine career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally
• The opportunity to work with and represent one of the most innovative players in the luxury global gourmet entertainment market

DO&CO is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status