Head Baker

Responsibilities

Tasks

– Work directly with Bakers and Bakers Assistants
– Alongside Baking Team,  prepare dough for Pies, Bread, Rolls, Middle Eastern Breads (Saaj, Meat Pies, Naan, Middle Eastern Pizza, etc.) and sweet goods, batters for muffins, cookies and cakes and icings and frostings according to recipes or special customer orders
– Ensure Bakers and Baking Assistants meet output requirements by being organized, having supplies ready for baking with equipment in good working condition
– Responsible for ensuring mix dough and batters have been prepared correctly meeting requirements for quality and quantity
– Requisition/order materials, equipment and supplies
– Alongside Baking Team, bake mixed dough and batters
– Assist Management with production planning and operational improvements
– Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
– Supervise baking personnel and kitchen staff
– Draw up production schedules determining type and quality of goods to produce
– Train staff
– Ensure that the quality of products meets established standards
– Schedule staff
– Inspect kitchen and food service areas
– Operate machinery
– Coordinate maintenance and repair of equipment
– Troubleshoot production and operational issues
– Hire and dismiss staff
– Organize and maintain inventory
– Oversee sales and merchandising of baked goods
– Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule (and possibly review) activities of workers
– Responsible for the introduction of new products, specifically Middle Eastern Pastries due to high demand
– Responsible for ensuring a clean, safe work environment

Supervision

3-4 people

Transportation/travel information

Must have own transportation
Valid driver’s licence

Work setting

High volume Mediterranean Supermarket
Supermarket or bakery department
Willing to relocate
Large volume bakery

Work conditions and physical capabilities

High volume Baking Department within a Supermarket having physical demand to meet output of product and customer needs.  Must be able to move quickly, stand for long periods of time, bend, crouch, kneel and continuously walk.  Must be able to motivate Baking Team as well as delegate meeting production targets and output with emphasis on quality and quantity. Position provides for sitting, standing and walking throughout the shift.

Able to delegate ensuring work complete by team
Attention to detail
Fast-paced environment
Hand-eye co-ordination
Handling heavy loads
Physically demanding
Repetitive tasks
Standing for extended periods
Tight deadlines
Work under pressure to meet production targets

Personal suitability

Accurate
Dependability
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication

Must be able to delegate
Judgement
Reliability
Team Leader/Team Player
Patience

Other benefits

Free parking available

Hours of Work

40 hours/week

Early mornings, day shift, afternoons, night shift

Must be available to work weekdays and weekends

Apply in person or by Email at: a_elsafadi@hotmail.com

• Completion of Secondary School

• 3 years to less than 5 years experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years experience and specialization

Middle Eastern/Mediterranean Food Specialties
Middle Eastern/Mediterranean Breads and Rolls
Middle Eastern/Mediterranean Desserts and Pastries