Head Baker at Fordeo Foods

Job Description

• We are searching for skilled, creative Bakers who strive to provide excellent baked items and service in an efficient, professional manner.
• The Head Baker will design, execute, and improve recipes, perform quality checks on ingredients and finished products and enhance food presentation.
• You will also supervise a Team of Assistant Bakers and perform other duties to ensure that customer needs are satisfied and the bakery is well-stocked and operating smoothly.
• To be a successful Baker, you should be efficient and friendly with a focus on food quality and customer satisfaction. You should be organized, decisive, attentive, and possess a strong understanding of baking techniques.

Responsibilities

• Designing and improving recipes.
• Measuring and combining ingredients and using mixers, blenders, heat sources, and other equipment to make baked goods, such as cookies, bread, cakes, etc.
• Supervising the display finished products.
• Testing ingredients and finished goods to ensure that each item meets food safety and quality controls.
• Keeping records relating to inventory and production levels.
• Cleaning and restocking workstations and ensuring that all equipment is sanitized and prepared for the next shift.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years or more experience in the role.
• Strong communication, time and resource management, and planning skills.
• Attention to detail, especially when performing quality inspections on ingredients and products.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Willingness to work independently or with other team members to solve problems, plan schedules, fulfill orders, and create amazing baked goods.
• Flexibility to work around customer demands, including early morning, night, weekend and holiday availability.
• Ability to work in hot, hectic environment, stand, walk, bend, use hands and appliances, and lift heavy items for extended periods.