Baker Kitchen Assistant

Role focus This role is a Builder angle: you will help create consistent bakes and scale our daily production for retail and counter service. You will learn recipes, support pop-up production, and help introduce new simple pastry lines. Your Growth & Impact - Elevate your baking craft through daily practice with mixers, ovens, and proofers, improving speed and consistency. - Build a small product portfolio by supporting recipe trials and preparing batches for retail display. - Grow your food safety knowledge with on-the-job HACCP style checks and temperature logs. - Expand your customer-facing skills by preparing fresh items for the counter and helping with packaging. Responsibilities Baking & Production - Prepare doughs and batters by following standard recipes and weighing ingredients accurately for consistent results. - Operate mixers, ovens, proofers, and timers to bake breads and pastries for daily service. - Portion, shape, and finish products and perform simple decorating or glazing as directed. - Package finished goods for retail and record batch information for traceability. Kitchen Support & Prep - Carry out mise en place tasks including chopping, measuring, and pre-portioning ingredients for smoother service. - Assist chefs during busy shifts by assembling simple items and replenishing counter displays. - Receive and check deliveries, label stock, and rotate ingredients using FIFO principles. - Support basic equipment cleaning and light maintenance to keep production running. Quality & Safety - Monitor temperatures and humidity where relevant and log checks to meet food safety expectations. - Follow sanitation schedules and clean workstations, tools, and utensils after each shift. - Report any product or equipment issues to supervisors and help implement corrective steps. - Follow recipe and portion control to minimise waste and maintain cost discipline. Requirements Qualifications & Experience - Minimum of 2 years working experience in a bakery or commercial kitchen role, preferably with daily production exposure. - Basic food handling or halal food safety training is preferred but not mandatory if you can demonstrate safe practices. - Comfort with early start times and the physical demands of a kitchen, including standing for long periods. Hard Skills & Knowledge - Practical knowledge of dough handling, proofing, and oven settings for breads and simple pastries. - Ability to use weighing scales, mixers, proofers, and basic baking tools safely and consistently. - Familiarity with portion control, batch records, temperature logs, and FIFO stock rotation. Soft Skills & Qualities - Work well in a small team, communicate clearly, and follow instructions from senior bakers and supervisors. - Detail oriented with good time management and a focus on consistent product quality. - Eager to learn, punctual, and reliable with a positive attitude during busy service periods.