Full Time Baker

Job Description -

We are looking for a full time Baker to join our small team, just outside Basingstoke. We need help preparing our different types of award winning, long fermentation breads and a wide range of pastries for our wholesale trade and weekend stalls.

Salary -
Dependent on experience.

Responsibilities -
- Open the bakery early in the morning
- Clean kitchen equipment and tools before use.
- Weigh flour and other ingredients to prepare dough.
- Bake different bread types, like sourdough, baguettes and multigrain breads.
- Adjust oven temperatures to ensure proper baking
- Mix various ingredients to create fillings to pastries etc (e.g. chocolate ganache, caramel sauce, custards and fruit jams)
- Shape dough to prepare different types of pastries, including croissants and sweet rolls
- Recommend recipes to renew our menu and attract more customers.
- Track food supplies and place orders, as needed.

Requirements and Skills -
Previous experience as a Baker, Pastry Chef of similar role.
Familiarity with all professional kitchen equipment, including mixers, blenders and dough sheeters
Understanding of food safety practices
Excellent time-management skills
Ability to remain calm and focused in a fast-paced environment
Team spirit, with a customer-focused attitude
Flexibility to work early morning shifts

For more information, or to apply, contact -
Patrick Bowden
Email: patrick@indigobakes.co.uk