Artisan Bread & Pastry Lead — From-Scratch Production

Blue-Forge-Recruitment; Leinster; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary €38k–€40k + Bonus

Career Development program

Staff discount

Employee Assistance Program

Career Progression Opportunities

Job summary

Blue Forge Recruitment represents a leading Ireland grocery retailer, inviting an experienced Scratch Bread Baker/Pastry Chef to join their Meath bakery. Lead daily production of sourdough, bread s and pastries from scratch, ensuring top quality and consistency.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years in artisan bakeries, can train staff, apply HACCP and food safety standards, and work early mornings and weekends. Salary €38,000–€40,000 + bonus, plus staff discounts and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years in artisan bakery, pastry kitchen or similar.
• Excellent knowledge of sourdough, fermentation and artisan bread techniques.
• Experience producing cakes, tarts and desserts.
• Strong attention to detail and presentation.
• Supervising bakery/pastry team desirable.
• Good HACCP, food safety and allergen management.
• Ability to work early mornings, weekends and busy periods.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the daily production of artisan breads, sourdough, pastries, viennoiserie, cakes and sweet baked goods.
• Prepare all products from scratch, following established recipes and production standards.
• Produce a range of artisan breads including sourdough, baguettes, ciabatta, focaccia, brioche and speciality breads.
• Monitor dough temperatures, fermentation times, proofing and oven temperatures to ensure consistent results.
• Train, mentor and support junior bakers and pastry staff.
• Help manage stock levels, ingredient ordering, rotation and storage.
• Monitor ingredient quality and minimise waste.
• Maintain a clean, organised and efficient bakery and pastry production area.
• Complete production, temperature, cleaning and traceability records as required.
• Ensure equipment is operated safely and maintained to a high standard.
• Take responsibility for the bakery production team when required.

Skills

Sourdough fermentation

Artisan bread techniques

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bakery/Pastry qualification desirable

Tools

HACCP knowledge

Job description

Blue Forge Recruitment represents a leading Ireland grocery retailer, inviting an experienced Scratch Bread Baker/Pastry Chef to join their Meath bakery. Lead daily production of sourdough, bread s and pastries from scratch, ensuring top quality and consistency.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years in artisan bakeries, can train staff, apply HACCP and food safety standards, and work early mornings and weekends. Salary €38,000–€40,000 + bonus, plus staff discounts and development opportunities.