Overnight Baker

Focaccia Mia; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Focaccia Mia as an Overnight Baker to craft high-quality focaccia bread for our delicious sandwiches. You'll play a crucial role in ensuring our customers enjoy fresh products each morning, utilizing your baking skills and teamwork to maintain our standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience baking bread, understanding of fermentation processes.
• Ability to read and follow recipes accurately.
• Proficiency in operating and maintaining bakery equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare focaccia according to specific recipes.
• Operate and maintain bakery equipment safely.
• Monitor baking process for quality outcomes.

Skills

Baking bread

Dough handling

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Culinary or baking education/certification

Tools

Bakery equipment

Job description

Job Summary:. We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Overnight Baker to be a key ingredient in the success of our new brand, FOCACCIA MIA. As an Overnight Baker, you will be instrumental in producing the high-quality focaccia bread that forms the foundation of our delicious sandwiches, ensuring freshness and availability for our customers each morning. Working independently and as part of a close-knit team, you will follow recipes, operate bakery equipment, and maintain a clean and organized work environment. Your passion for baking and commitment to quality will be essential in delivering exceptional focaccia that sets FOCACCIA MIA apart.. Responsibilities:. Prepare high-quality focaccia bread according to our specific recipes and standards.. Accurately measure and mix ingredients, ensuring proper hydration, fermentation, and techniques are followed for optimal focaccia texture and flavor.. Operate and maintain bakery equipment safely and efficiently, including mixers, ovens, proofers, and any other specialized focaccia-making tools.. Monitor the baking process to ensure focaccia is baked to perfection, achieving desired color, crust, and crumb structure.. Ensure proper cooling and storage of baked focaccia.. Maintain a clean and organized work area, adhering to food safety and hygiene regulations.. Assist with inventory management, including monitoring ingredient levels for focaccia production and notifying supervisors of any shortages.. Collaborate with the kitchen team to ensure a smooth workflow between focaccia production and sandwich assembly.. Follow all company policies and procedures.. Other duties as assigned to support the successful launch and operation of FOCACCIA MIA.. Qualifications:. A good level of experience working in a bakery is necessary.. Essential: Proven experience baking bread, with a strong understanding of dough handling and fermentation processes.. Ability to accurately read and follow recipes.. Proficiency in operating and maintaining standard bakery equipment.. Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet overnight production deadlines.. Meticulous attention to detail and a passion for producing high-quality baked goods.. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.. Strong work ethic and reliability, especially during overnight hours.. Ability to lift and carry up to [Insert Weight, e.g., 50] pounds and stand for extended periods.. Understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.. Must be available to work weekdays and weekends.. Immediate availability is highly desirable.. Preferred Qualifications:. Experience specifically baking focaccia bread.. Formal culinary or baking education or certification.. Familiarity with inventory management systems.. Food Handler certification.

Experience: Required
Languages: English – Advanced
Employment: Full-time
Schedule: Wednesday - Sunday 9pm-6am
Salary: £14 – £15 hourly

About Focaccia Mia:

FOCACCIA MIA is a newly built venture along side our family catering business, IDA'S KITCHEN, which has been catering London since 1999. . We strive to deliver only the best with our fully loaded Focaccia Sandwiches.