Job Description
As our Baker / Pastry Chef, you'll play an important role in overseeing the day-to-day running of our production team. You'll be responsible for helping organise the team, managing shifts and ensuring production runs to a high standard and on schedule. This is a hands-on position, so you'll be actively involved in production while also supporting and leading the team around you.
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Key responsibilities
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Lead, support and motivate the production team on a day-to-day basis
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Organise and manage team shifts to ensure adequate production coverage
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Coordinate daily production and ensure deadlines are consistently met
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Maintain high standards of quality, presentation, cleanliness and food safety
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Assist with training and developing team members
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Manage stock levels and place stock orders as required
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Monitor ingredient usage and minimise waste
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Ensure the production kitchen is organised, effective and well maintained
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Troubleshoot production issues and confidently manage busy periods
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Work closely with management to plan and improve production processes
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About you
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Has proven experience as a Baker, Pastry Chef or similar role
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Has previous experience leading or managing a team
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Is highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities
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Is reliable, punctual and takes pride in their work
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Has strong communication and people-management skills
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Has experience with stock control and ordering
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Understands shift planning and effective team scheduling
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Can work calmly and efficiently in a busy production environment
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Is proactive, solutions-focused and willing to get hands-on
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Takes pride in producing consistently high-quality products
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A leadership role within a supportive production team
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The opportunity to have a genuine impact on the way our kitchen operates
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A hands-on role with variety and responsibility
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A positive and team-focused working environment
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📌 Pastry Chef (Emerald)
🏢 Fairbairn Bakery
📍 Emerald