Bakers & Pastry (Sunrise Star Bakery)

Job Description: • Baking and Pastry Production: Prepare, bake, and assemble various baked goods such as bread, cakes, pastries, and other desserts according to established recipes and standards. • Quality Control: Ensure that all products meet the required quality standards, including taste, appearance, and freshness. • Inventory Management: Monitor and manage the ingredients and supplies needed for production, ensuring that stocks are maintained at optimal levels. • Kitchen Cleanliness and Safety: Maintain a clean and safe working environment by following hygiene and safety protocols, ensuring proper handling of equipment and ingredients. • Collaboration and Teamwork: Work closely with other team members in the kitchen to ensure smooth production, efficiency, and timely completion of orders. Criteria: • Educational Qualification: • High School Diploma or equivalent (some employers may require this as a basic entry-level qualification). • Vocational Training or Certifications in Baking and Pastry Arts, Culinary Arts, or a related field (such as a diploma or certificate from a recognized culinary school). • Work Experience: • Previous Experience in a bakery, pastry shop, or kitchen environment (typically 1-3 years). • Experience with Baking Equipment: Familiarity with ovens, mixers, and other bakery equipment is often essential. • Skills and Competencies: • Knowledge of Baking Techniques: Understanding of various baking methods, ingredient proportions, and recipe formulations. • Creativity and Decoration: Ability to decorate cakes, pastries, and desserts artistically. • Attention to Detail: Precision in following recipes, ensuring quality control, and maintaining consistency in products. • Physical Stamina: Ability to work long hours standing, lifting heavy items, and working in a hot environment. • Health and Safety Knowledge: • Food Safety Certification: Knowledge of food safety standards, including hygiene practices and safe food handling (some regions require certifications like ServSafe or equivalent). • Teamwork and Communication: • Ability to work collaboratively with other kitchen staff. • Good communication skills to coordinate with supervisors and team members.