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Head Pastry Baker

The Little Bread Pedlar
Bermondsey, London

Posted: 29 Jan 2025

Deadline: 14 Mar 2025

Compensation: From £19 per hour

Living Wage employer Ethnicity Confident scheme Disability Confident scheme

Paid Full-time

Job description

We are seeking a Head Pastry Baker to join our team and lead pastry production. This role requires a skilled individual with a passion for their craft, who can create exceptional products, lead a team, and maintain the highest quality standards.

If you're an expert in crafting outstanding bread we'd love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production of pastries, cakes, and other baked goods.
• Develop and test new recipes to expand our product line and meet customer preferences.
• Maintain consistency and quality in all baked products.
• Lead, train, and supervise the pastry team, ensuring efficient workflow.
• Manage ingredient inventory, ordering supplies as needed while minimising waste.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Collaborate with management to plan seasonal menus and special promotions.
• Maintain and troubleshoot baking equipment as needed.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Baker or Senior Baker in a commercial or artisan bakery.
• Strong knowledge of baking techniques, ingredients, and equipment.
• Creativity and innovation in developing new recipes and products.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with food safety and health regulations.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• The chance to work with high-quality ingredients and innovative recipes.

Application information

Please send your CV to phelan@lbpedlar.com

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