Baker Job

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Location: Kampala, Uganda

(TRAVEL LOGISTICS CATERED)

Key Responsibilities

Baking and Production

• Prepare and bake a variety of bakery products including breads, rolls, cakes, pastries, muffins, cookies, doughnuts, and specialty items.
• Follow approved recipes, measurements, and production procedures to ensure consistency and quality.
• Mix, knead, shape, proof, and bake products according to established standards.
• Decorate and finish cakes, pastries, and other baked goods as required.
• Monitor baking times, temperatures, and product quality throughout the production process.
• Ensure daily production targets are achieved in line with customer demand and sales forecasts.

Product Quality Control

• Inspect ingredients and finished products to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Maintain consistency in taste, texture, appearance, and portion sizes.
• Ensure products are attractively displayed and presented for sale.
• Identify and report any quality issues affecting production or customer satisfaction.

Inventory and Stock Management

• Monitor stock levels of baking ingredients, packaging materials, and supplies.
• Assist in stock requisition and inventory management processes.
• Ensure proper storage and rotation of ingredients using FIFO (First-In, First-Out) principles.
• Minimize waste through effective production planning and ingredient management.
• Conduct routine checks on ingredient freshness and expiry dates.

Food Safety and Hygiene

• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary bakery work environment.
• Adhere to food safety regulations, hygiene standards, and company procedures at all times.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and labeling of ingredients and finished products.
• Clean and sanitize baking equipment, workstations, utensils, and storage areas regularly.
• Follow occupational health and safety guidelines and use protective equipment where required.

Equipment Operation and Maintenance

• Safely operate bakery equipment including ovens, mixers, proofers, slicers, and other production tools.
• Conduct routine equipment checks and report faults or maintenance requirements promptly.
• Ensure equipment is cleaned and maintained according to operational standards.

Teamwork and Operations Support

• Work closely with bakery, deli, and supermarket staff to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Support colleagues during peak production periods and promotional activities.
• Participate in stock counts and inventory audits as required.
• Attend training sessions and implement new baking techniques and procedures.

Qualifications & Experience

• Certificate or Diploma in Bakery, Pastry Arts, Food Production, Catering, Hospitality, or a related field is an added advantage.
• Food Safety or Food Handling Certification is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Baker, Pastry Chef, or Bakery Assistant in a commercial bakery, hotel, restaurant, catering company, or supermarket.
• Demonstrated experience producing a variety of breads, cakes, pastries, and other baked goods.
• Experience in supermarket bakery operations is an added advantage.

How to Apply

• If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience share CV on recruitment@britesmanagement.com
• Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
• Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.