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Talented Cake Baker Wanted!
We are looking for a talented Cake Baker to join our team and help create an exquisite range of cakes, pastries, desserts, gelatos, and Italian-style croissants. You’ll play a key role in contributing fresh ideas to expand our product offerings and deliver exceptional treats to our customers.
Main Responsibilities:
Be a positive, professional ambassador for our brand at all times.
Mix and bake large volumes of sponges, batters, and cakes (including celebration cakes) to maintain stock for both online orders and café demand, ensuring top-quality results.
Assemble, ice, and finish cakes, including preparing buttercreams, icings, and fillings, and piping personalized messages with a high level of professional skill.
Follow company recipes and methods to ensure consistency and high standards across the team.
Contribute creative ideas for new cakes, especially for special occasions and events.
Work flexibly and efficiently with the team, offering support and mentoring new team members when necessary.
Uphold impeccable food safety and health & safety standards, following company recycling procedures and addressing any concerns with the Production Manager.
Check and record fridge temperatures daily, receive and store deliveries correctly, monitor stock levels, and minimize wastage.
Clean and maintain equipment, utensils, and work areas throughout the shift and at the end of the day.
Carry out any other tasks as needed to support the business. Required Skills:
Strong culinary skills, especially in viennoiserie, pastry, cake decoration, and sugar work, with the ability to create elegant, delicious products.
Previous experience as a Pastry Chef/Baker in a high-end, fast-paced environment, producing high-quality products in volume.
A passion for quality with an eye for detail.
Excellent understanding of health and safety and food hygiene, with the ability to uphold high standards.
Creativity and experience in developing new recipe ideas.
Strong communication, planning, and organizational skills, with the ability to multitask and problem-solve.
Interpersonal skills to mentor and inspire team members, with a passion for sharing knowledge.
Fluency in English (Italian language skills are a bonus) and good numeracy skills. Behaviors We’re Looking For:
A genuine passion for creating wonderful products and inspiring others.
Creativity and innovation, with an understanding of current food trends.
Determination to maintain high standards even when producing at volume.
A professional, proactive, and hands-on attitude.
Positivity and resilience, with the ability to stay calm and efficient under pressure.
Enthusiasm for developing and sharing knowledge with the team.
Willingness and ability to work weekends. If you’re passionate about baking, love to create delicious and beautiful products, and thrive in a dynamic, high-energy environment, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and a team member will be back to you with 48 hours!
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