Baker

We are looking for a passionate and energetic Baker to join out team as Immediate Start

**Position Overview**: We are seeking a skilled and passionate Baker to join our team at Crumble GF. As a Baker specializing in gluten-free products, you will play a crucial role in producing high-quality, delicious baked goods and hot food items that meet the dietary needs and preferences of our customers. This position offers an opportunity to showcase your expertise in gluten-free baking techniques and hot food preparation while contributing to the success and growth of our bakery.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Baking**: Prepare and bake a variety of gluten-free products such as bread, pastries, cakes, cookies, and other specialty items according to recipes and production schedules.
- **Hot Food Preparation**: Prepare hot food items such as gluten-free pizzas, quiches, savory pastries, and other hot dishes, ensuring they meet our quality standards and customer expectations.
- **Ingredient Preparation**: Measure, mix, and prepare gluten-free ingredients for both baking and hot food items, ensuring consistency and adherence to quality standards.
- **Quality Control**: Monitor baking and hot food preparation processes to ensure products meet our high standards for taste, texture, and appearance. Conduct quality checks on finished products.
- **Inventory Management**: Assist in monitoring and maintaining inventory levels of baking ingredients, hot food ingredients, and supplies.
- **Cleanliness and Sanitation**: Maintain a clean and organized workstation and adhere to strict sanitation standards to ensure food safety and compliance with health regulations.
- **Menu Development**: Collaborate with management on developing and refining gluten-free recipes for both baked goods and hot food items to meet customer preferences and market trends.
- **Customer Service**: Provide friendly and knowledgeable service to customers, answering questions about ingredients, products, and hot food options.
- **Team Collaboration**: Work closely with other bakery staff members to coordinate baking and hot food preparation schedules, share insights, and contribute to a positive team environment.
- **Compliance**: Follow all bakery policies and procedures, including those for safety and security, to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and others.

**Qualifications**:

- Proven experience as a Baker, ideally with specialization in gluten-free baking techniques and hot food preparation.
- Knowledge of gluten-free ingredients and their properties.
- Understanding of baking science, hot food preparation techniques, and food safety principles.
- Ability to follow recipes accurately and adapt to changing baking and cooking conditions.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Team player with good communication skills.
- Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- Certification or training in baking, pastry arts, or culinary arts.
- Previous experience working in a gluten-free bakery or with gluten-free products.
- Creative flair for developing new gluten-free recipes and hot food items.

**Physical Requirements**:

- Ability to stand for extended periods.
- Ability to lift and carry heavy trays of baked goods and hot food items.
- Manual dexterity for mixing, shaping, and decorating baked goods.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: R5 000,00 - R8 000,00 per month

**Education**:

- Certificate (required)

**Experience**:

- high level cake decorating: 2 years (required)
- fondant: 2 years (required)
- high level baking: 2 years (required)
- working in a professional bakery: 2 years (required)