Baker

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Pastry Chef (or his/her delegate), the Baker (Bread, Cake &/or other Pastries) is responsible for supporting the Pastry Chef in providing guidance, supervision and sets as a good example for Bakery Production Assistants to follow. He/she is also responsible for drawing up production schedule to determine type and quantity of goods to produce; plans and prepares ingredients and dough for bread, cakes, rolls, mousse, puddings, sweet goods, batters and icings and frostings according to standard operating procedures or special customer orders…etc.

You Will

• Draw up production schedule to determine type and quantity of goods to produce
• Plan and prepare ingredients and dough for bread, cakes, rolls, mousse, puddings, sweet goods, batters and icings and frostings according to standard operating procedures or special customer orders
• Control product (Bread, Cake &/or other Pastries) quality, inventory level and wastage according to the established standards
• Oversee the mixing of flour, dough, cake mix and other baking ingredients; supervise the baking production processes
• Provide guidance and supervision to the Bakery
• Production team, ensure fair distribution of work and ensure proper scheduling is done
• Provide training to Bakery Production Assistants and provide feedback on staff performance
• Participate in new product research and development process, encourage innovations
• Order and replenish inventory as and when required Responsible for the cleanliness, hygiene, equipment and tools maintenance follow up and workplace safety of the production area
• Assist to answer customers’ enquiries
• Lead by example by performing duties of Bakery Production Assistants and Supervisor as required
• Provide support to the whole bakery team, demonstrate teamwork and foster good working relationships

You Should Have / Be

• Possess knowledge and 1-2 years of experience in making bakery products (Bread, Cake &/or other Pastries), including dough mixing, cake cutting and Decorating
• Working knowledge and experience in supervising bakery production workflow and controlling cost and wastage
• Ability to manage and train employees
• Have a good understanding of tools & equipment relevant to the job
• Possess knowledge in workplace health & safety and food safety (Food Safe Certification requires)
• Good communication skills, able to communicate in Chinese in an asset
• Accountable, pleasant and is able to take initiative
• Good organization, and problem-solving skills
• A good team player
• Flexible to work in various shifts, including weekdays, weekends, holidays, morning and evening hours

This is an active job posting for a currently vacant position. We are recruiting to fill this role as part of our ongoing operational needs.

Benefits

• Extended health/dental/vision care
• Life/AD&D insurance
• Paid vacation, sick, marriage, bereavement leaves
• 10% in-store staff purchase discount
• Subsidized staff meal

Shift

Shift work is required, including weekdays, weekends, and statutory holidays

Safety Statement

Safety continues to be T&T Supermarket’s top priority. We’ve established health and safety policies and measures to ensure our Stores, Food Processing & Production Centres and Warehouse & Distribution are as safe as possible.

T&T Supermarket is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, age, veteran status, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.