BREAD BAKER

Equalynx Network Co; Marikina; On-site; PHP 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Equalynx Network Co. is seeking a Bread Baker to join our bakery production team.

You will work with approved recipes, production schedules, and bakery equipment to deliver bread with the right taste, texture, appearance, size, and freshness while upholding strict cleanliness and food safety standards. The role involves preparing ingredients, mixing, fermenting, shaping, baking, and inspecting finished products.

Qualifications

• Previous bread baking experience in a production setting is preferred.
• Practical knowledge of dough preparation, fermentation, shaping, and finishing.
• Ability to follow recipes, production schedules, and safety procedures accurately.
• Familiarity with commercial bakery equipment such as ovens and mixers.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to consistent product quality.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and measure ingredients according to approved recipes and production requirements.
• Mix, knead, ferment, proof, shape, and mold dough using appropriate baking techniques.
• Prepare a range of bread products including pandesal, loaf, and ensaymada.
• Operate ovens, mixers, dough dividers, and other bakery equipment safely.
• Bake products according to required temperatures and times.
• Maintain consistency in product size, weight, taste, texture, and appearance.
• Monitor production quantities and complete daily orders on schedule.
• Assist with developing and testing new bread products when required.
• Check quality and freshness of ingredients before use and ensure accurate measurement.
• Inspect dough and finished products, reporting substandard items promptly.
• Follow tasting and quality approval procedures and release only approved products.
• Clean and sanitize the bakery area, equipment, utensils, and work tables after use.
• Follow proper food handling, storage, labeling, waste disposal, and sanitation procedures.
• Wear required uniforms and protective equipment.
• Monitor ingredient and supply availability and store materials properly.

Skills

Bread baking

Dough preparation

Recipe following

Oven operation

Attention to detail

Sanitation

Time management

Tools

Ovens

Mixers

Dough dividers

Job description

About the role

Join our bakery production team as a Bread Baker and help create consistently high-quality bread products from preparation through finishing. You will work with approved recipes, production schedules, and bakery equipment to deliver bread with the right taste, texture, appearance, size, and freshness while upholding strict cleanliness and food safety standards.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and measure ingredients according to approved recipes and production requirements.

• Mix, knead, ferment, proof, shape, portion, and mold dough using appropriate baking techniques.

• Prepare a range of bread products, including pandesal, loaf bread, Spanish bread, ensaymada, cheese bread, and other bakery items.

• Operate ovens, mixers, dough dividers, and other bakery equipment safely and correctly.

• Bake products according to required temperatures and baking times.

• Maintain consistency in product size, weight, taste, texture, appearance, and quality.

• Monitor production quantities and complete daily orders on schedule.

• Assist with developing and testing new bread products when required.

• Check the quality and freshness of ingredients before use and ensure accurate measurement.

• Inspect dough and finished bread products, reporting defective, underbaked, overbaked, or substandard items promptly.

• Follow product tasting and quality approval procedures and release only products approved by the Production Team Leader or Production Manager.

• Clean and sanitize the bakery production area, equipment, utensils, and worktables after use.

• Follow proper food handling, storage, labeling, waste disposal, and sanitation procedures.

• Wear required uniforms and protective equipment, including hairnets and gloves.

• Monitor ingredient and supply availability, report low stocks, and store materials properly to prevent spoilage and waste.

• Maintain and use baking equipment and tools correctly, reporting damaged equipment, defective tools, and maintenance concerns immediately.

What we're looking for

• Previous experience as a bread baker, pastry baker, bakery production worker, or in a similar food production role is preferred.

• Practical knowledge of dough preparation, fermentation, proofing, shaping, baking, and finishing techniques.

• Ability to follow recipes, production schedules, quality standards, and food safety procedures accurately.

• Familiarity with commercial bakery equipment such as ovens, mixers, and dough dividers.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to consistent product quality.

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment and complete daily orders on time.

• Good housekeeping practices and a strong commitment to cleanliness and sanitation.

• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and safely handle baking ingredients, tools, and equipment.