Head Baker
£30,000-£35,000
Monday- Friday (Day time only)
We are seeking a skilled and creative Baker to craft delicious, visually stunning baked goods for our nine stores using organic and sustainable ingredients.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in baking, a flair for innovation, and a genuine passion for working with organic and natural products. In this role, you'll produce a diverse range of high-quality sweet baked goods that delight our customers and uphold our commitment to excellence.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare and produce a wide variety of baked goods using organic and natural ingredients.
* Develop and execute creative family recipes and innovative ideas that align with the companies product standards and the founders vision.
* Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and taste.
* Collaborate with the rest of the baking team (2 members)
* Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed to ensure continuous production while ensuring wastage is well controlled.
* Approve Rotas for the Bakery team to ensure accurate payroll processing.
* Adhere to food safety and health and safety standards, ensuring a clean and organised workspace.
* Ensure agreed processes and administrative tasks are adhered to at all timesto ensure compliance with our organic certification partners.
* Stay updated with industry trends and sales patterns to identify growth opportunities within the department.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
* Proven experience as a Baker in a high-volume, quality-focused kitchen environment.
* Culinary degree or relevant certification is a plus.
* Strong knowledge of organic and natural ingredients, as well as their unique properties in baking.
* Creative flair and ability to develop innovative recipes and designs.
* Excellent time management and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
* Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
* Strong leadership and communication skills.
* Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
* 40% of this role will be admin base after production is finished
Benefits
* 35% Colleague discount across all stores
* 33 Days holiday per year including bank holidays
* Discounted life assurance and travel insurance
* Company pension plan
* Cycle to work scheme
Kellan Group (including all of our brands, Berkeley Scott, RK and Quantica) are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our websites
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