Bakery Supervisor - Ado Ekiti at Outsource Company

The Bakery Supervisor is responsible for managing the operations of the bakery to maximize baked goods sales, profitability and customer satisfaction. He or She follows and carries out the baking process, ingredient specifications and recipes in the production of bread and other bakery products at the Store. He or She ensures that company standards for safety, proper food handling practices, sanitation, and productivity are maintained and that correct ordering, receiving, unloading, storage, and rotation of merchandise and building of displays takes place.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

• Communicates the raw materials required at the bakery to the Category Manager.
• Ensures raw materials for bakery are of good quality.
• Prepares bakery items following the specifications and guidelines.
• Carries out all pre-bake process and preparation, including making the dough to produce bread and baked goods.
• Follows and controls adherence to the recipe book.
• Uses the machinery correctly and professionally, and ensures the right techniques are applied (temperature, baking time, etc.).
• Maintains accurate production schedules and production sheets.
• Monitors and controls staff use of relevant resources and tools for production (i.e. oven chart, weigh-up guides, tray up sheet, etc.) .
• Estimates baked goods consumption to anticipate amounts to be purchased or requisitioned.
• Coordinates special seasonal displays, demos and promotions.
• Coordinates launch of new bakery products.
• Reviews and consults with Store Manager on weekly targets.
• Communicates the HACCP rules to bakery staff and ensures that JARA’s HACCP plan is followed in the bakery department.
• Maintains the bakery in a sanitary & orderly condition, following HACCP guidelines.
• Inspects major bakery equipment regularly for repair or replacement; communicates repair and replacement needs to Store Manager.
• Report customer suggestions, comments, and complaints to Store Manager.
• Create a positive and an empowering work environment resulting in team retention.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• HND in Food management, culinary arts, Baking, Pastry, food science or any food related course
• 2-4 years working experience in food production or food retail industry, especially in the bakery department.
• Competencies:
• Adequate knowledge of the preparation of baked goods (bread, cakes, pastries, cookies, etc.).
• Ability to prepare baked goods in large quantities.
• Knowledge of relevant food safety legislations and HACCP rules.
• Good understanding of the meaning of food quality and freshness.
• High standards of cleanliness and the ability to adhere to strict hygiene rules.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Adept at finding best practices for production.
• Strong interpersonal and commercial skills
• Deep Understanding of (local) customer tastes, behaviors, and the effect on sales.
• Energy, drive and a strong can-do attitude.
• A desire for continuous food improvement and professional development.