Dawn-Shift Scratch Baker: Lead Fresh Bakery & Customer Service

Blue Forge Recruitment; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Scratch Baker Job Co. Cork is seeking a skilled bakery professional to join a busy supermarket bakery department in Cork City.

You will bake high-quality breads and pastry items from scratch, manage production to meet demand, and maintain attractive displays. Applicants should have 1-2 years in a busy bakery, a bakery qualification is an advantage, and strong customer service and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 1-2 years' experience working in a busy bakery environment.
• Experience in baking production preferably bread and food preparation.
• Ability to make baked goods from scratch or work with par-baked products.
• A bakery qualification is an advantage.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Creative approach with good eye for presentation and merchandising.
• Well organised with strong attention to detail.
• Reliable, flexible, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of customer needs and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality breads and bakery products while maintaining consistency across all items.
• Plan, organise, and manage bakery production to meet customer demand.
• Ensure products are baked fresh and presented to the highest standards.
• Maintain attractive, fully stocked bakery displays to maximise sales.
• Monitor stock levels and minimise waste through effective production planning.
• Deliver excellent customer service and professionally handle customer queries or special requests.
• Ensure full compliance with HACCP, food safety, and health & safety regulations.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organisation throughout the bakery.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Organization

Flexibility

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bakery qualification (advantage)

Job description

Scratch Baker Job Co. Cork is seeking a skilled bakery professional to join a busy supermarket bakery department in Cork City.

You will bake high-quality breads and pastry items from scratch, manage production to meet demand, and maintain attractive displays. Applicants should have 1-2 years in a busy bakery, a bakery qualification is an advantage, and strong customer service and attention to detail are essential.