Head Baker

Job summary

The Head Baker is responsible for preparing various doughs, batters, and frostings while overseeing the production of special orders. They supervise and train kitchen staff and ensure all products meet established quality standards.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience 2 years to less than 3 years On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Responsibilities Tasks Prepare dough for pies, bread, rolls and sweet goods, batters for muffins, cookies and cakes and icings and frostings according to recipes or special customer orders Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies Bake mixed dough and batters Prepare special orders Supervise baking personnel and kitchen staff Train staff Ensure that the quality of products meets established standards Inspect kitchen and food service areas Operate machinery Organize and maintain inventory Supervision 3-4 people Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Baker Trade Certification Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Ability to distinguish between colours Attention to detail Handling heavy loads Personal suitability Reliability Team player

What you’ll do

The Head Baker is responsible for preparing various doughs, batters, and frostings while overseeing the production of special orders. They supervise and train kitchen staff and ensure all products meet established quality standards.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma and a Baker Trade Certification with 2 to 3 years of experience. Key requirements include the ability to handle heavy loads and strong attention to detail.

Listed skills

• Quality Control · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Baking
• Dough Preparation
• Staff Supervision
• Staff Training
• Inventory Management
• Quality Control
• Kitchen Inspection
• Machinery Operation
• Recipe Adherence
• Ordering Supplies

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Manufacturing
• Management & Leadership
• Trades
• Hospitality