Baker at Heritage Portfolio

Sodexo Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 19,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider is seeking a talented Baker to join the team in Edinburgh. This role involves assisting with all aspects of Bakery operations and production, ensuring high food quality. Candidates should have a Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate and exhibit teamwork and adaptability. The position offers £14.50 per hour for 30 hours a week, fostering an environment that values passion and enthusiasm in delivering exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Organised and adaptable to support Bakery operations.
• Proficient in teamwork and able to handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to follow recipes and contribute to product development.
• Possess a Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate.

Responsibilities

• Maintain food allergens and customer information.
• Provide high standards of food quality.
• Assist in ordering and stock management.
• Plan weekly Bakery production.
• Ensure Health and Safety standards are upheld.

Skills

Organised and adaptable

Teamwork and multitasking

Following recipes and specifications

Food hygiene knowledge

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Overview

Heritage Portfolio are looking for a talented and enthusiastic Baker to join the team at our Central Production Kitchen in Leith, Edinburgh. This role requires the candidate to assist with all aspects of Bakery operations and production. Training across all areas of production will be provided on the job. We operate within some of Scotland’s leading cultural destinations, including Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, The Scottish National Portrait Gallery, V&A Dundee, Mansfield Traquair, the Signet Library and Perth and Musselburgh Racecourses.

Package Description

• Rate Of Pay; £14.50 per hour
• 30 Hours per week, contracted

Main Responsibilities

• To maintain a focus on food allergens and customer information at all times
• To provide exceptional high standards of food quality to the specifications agreed
• To assist in all ordering, stock taking and order management in conjunction with our retail sites
• To assist in planning weekly Bakery production, ensuring all requirements are met
• Support the Kitchen Manager to ensure that all Health & Safety and Food Safety working practises are carried out at all times
• Support the wider team to ensure that all Health and Safety legislation is carried out correctly and recorded as necessary. This includes all HACCP, Safegard/EHO visits, Fire Evacuation Procedure, First Aid at Work and safe working practises at all times

The Ideal Candidate

• Be organised and adaptable with the ability to support all aspects within the Bakery
• Be motivated and excellent at working as part of a team with the ability to multitask and work to specific time frames agreed
• Be able to follow recipes and specifications to ensure quality as standard as well as bringing new recipes and product development
• Have a Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate

About The Company

Heritage Portfolio is the sub-segment of Sodexo Live! that produces outstanding catering and event services for our cultural destinations. These include exceptional “in-house” café services in some of Britain’s leading visitor attractions such as V&A Dundee, The Signet Library, Portrait Gallery, private parties and dining, weddings and prestigious events.

Our mantra is “Never standing still” and as we grow and flourish in the world of bespoke events and venues, we remain true to our original ethos: to provide an amazing experience that goes beyond the remarkable food we serve. Therefore we are always looking for passionate, enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team and take pride in the work they deliver.