JOB TITLE Baker JOB DESCRIPTION Responsible for the departmental production, including the smooth operation of production and packaging equipment. Allocating and supervising all work activities of the department/plant operating team. REPORTING TO: Bakery Production Manager AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY · Support Bakery production planning, production reports and stock takes · Supervising production operatives · Deputise for staff if required · Raw material stock control · Weighing up, preparing equipment & organising production · Running bakery equipment, ovens and packaging machines · Ensuring products meet data sheet specification · Production Quality and technical paperwork · Bakery Management · Documentation relevant to position · Liaising with Managers to help implementing and enforcing company policies and procedures and especially to take responsibility within your own areas and shifts. · Responsible for the control and use of your team members especially leading by example. · Expected to help with the implementation of projects and training in your department, and to assist in achieving our drive towards better efficiencies across the business. · Other duties as required COMPANY OVERVIEW: Doves Farm Foods is based on the Wiltshire/Berkshire/Hampshire border, 3 miles South of Hungerford. This pioneering organic brand, established in 1978, produces ranges of Organic, Fairtrade and Free From cereal based foods. WORK PATTERN: between 2pm – 10pm 90% of time to be spent direct on production activity as required, 10% managerial responsibilities PERSON SPECIFICATION: EDUCATION Sound educational background DESIRABLE HACCP Training Health and Safety Food hygiene level 2 Fork Lift Qualification Ability to lead teams Previous shift management experience ideally with grain/flour based foods EXPERIENCE Good knowledge of manufacturing, food safety and health & safety Ability to work under pressure SKILLS Good Communicator Team Player Numerical/computer skills PERSONALITY Enthusiastic Personable and positive personality Sense of presence Engaging Team player Leads by example Openness, high level of personal integrity