Mid Ulster Garden Centre

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Phone Number: 02879642324
Email: hello@midulster.co.uk
Web: https://www.midulster.co.uk/pages/join-our-team

Job description

We're looking for a skilled Baker to join our café team. You'll be responsible for preparing fresh baked goods daily, including scones, cakes, buns, and other sweet treats that delight our customers and complement our coffee offerings.

Responsibilities

• Daily baking. Prepare and bake a variety of items including scones, muffins, cakes, pastries, and seasonal treats from scratch.
• Quality & consistency. Follow recipes accurately to ensure all baked goods maintain consistent taste, texture, and presentation.
• Production planning. Manage baking schedules so fresh products are available throughout the café's operating hours.
• Stock management. Monitor baking supplies and ingredients, notifying management when items need to be reordered.
• Food safety & cleanliness. Maintain a clean, organized baking area and follow all food safety and hygiene standards.
• Finishing & presentation. Decorate and finish baked goods to a high standard so they're visually appealing.
• Menu development. Create new recipes and seasonal offerings to keep the menu fresh and interesting.
• Teamwork. Collaborate with café staff to ensure smooth daily operations.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Proven experience as a baker, preferably in a café or bakery setting.
• Strong knowledge of baking techniques, measurements, and timing. Ability to follow recipes precisely while achieving consistent results. Understanding of how different ingredients interact and affect outcomes.
• Understanding of food safety regulations and proper food handling procedures. Ability to maintain hygiene standards in a commercial kitchen environment.
• Efficiently managing baking schedules to have products ready at the right times. Prioritizing tasks when preparing multiple items simultaneously. Working quickly without compromising quality.
• Precision in measuring ingredients and following recipes. Ensuring consistent quality and presentation across all baked goods. Spotting and correcting issues before products reach customers.
• Ability to work early morning shifts (baking typically begins before café opening). Physical stamina to stand for extended periods and lift supplies up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Self-motivation to complete tasks without constant direction.
• Keeping the baking area clean and organized. Managing inventory and supplies efficiently. Planning ahead to prevent running out of popular items.

Desirable Skills

• Understanding customer preferences and trends. Receptiveness to feedback from café staff about what's selling well. Interest in creating products that align with the café's brand and clientele.
• Ability to develop new recipes and unique flavour combinations. Creative approach to decorating and presenting baked goods. Ideas for seasonal specials and limited-time offerings that excite customers.
• Proactive planning to anticipate busy periods and adjust production. Strategic thinking about inventory and waste reduction. Multi-tasking abilities when juggling multiple baking projects.

Further Information

An opportunity for a baking role that doesn't involve very early morning starts or night shifts. Flexibility available and can be discussed.