Job Title:Artisan Bread Baker
Location:Wantage, Oxfordshire
Company:The Heritage Bakery Limited .
Due to recent client expansion we're looking for an experienced artisan bread baker to join our team. We are a growing business with exciting plans, you will be working within a small team creating the finest artisan breads and pastries.
Key skills need for the position:
- Assist in the preparation of all ingredients used in the baking process
- Follow standard recipes steps to prepare ingredients and bake goods
- Ensure that all baked goods are properly mixed, shaped and baked according to standard recipes
- Confident in mixing dough using percentage recipes, hand weighing, moulding, and shaping bread and rolls
-Knowledge of sourdough baking
-Measuring and weighing wet and dry ingredients
-Using mixers to blend ingredients and preparing ovens and equipment
-Following procedures for dough resting and rising and kneading/shaping dough
-Packaging and arranging baked goods for shop displays
-Able to operate different types of mixers and a deck oven
-Good knowledge of HACCP and food safety standards
-Able to manage stock levels appropriately, supporting regular stock rotation and checks
-Ensure cleanliness of the building, equipment and facilities are always to the highest standards
-Maintaining records, cleaning schedules and setting timers
-Crafting and creating new and exciting baked goods
You must have:
* Experience of artisan bread baking
* Minimum of two years experience in a bakery production role
* Excellent ability working independently and as part of a team
* Organised and capable of multi-tasking with exceptional attention to detail
* A passion for artisan baking, breads, pastries, and cakes
* High standards of personal hygiene and personal appearance
* Exceptional communication skills
* Excellent time management
Hours:Full time position working a set shift pattern between 40-48 hours per week. **Immediate start available**
Salary:Negotiable and will depend on experience.
Benefits:Overtime hours available as well as accommodation packages.
Please note we are only able to accept applicants who have the right to work in the UK.
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