Commis 1 - Baker/Decorator

Role Overview

We seek a versatile Commis 1 Baker/Decorator to join our production team in a rapidly expanding company serving multiple markets. This hands-on role involves assisting baking operations and basic cake decoration, ensuring each order meets standards of quality, appearance, and freshness.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform various baking line duties such as mixing, portioning, baking, and other production tasks.
• Provide support with simple cake decoration including piping, drawing, and finishing touches.
• Assist senior decorators as needed to complete cake orders.
• Adhere to standard recipes, decoration protocols, and production guidelines with consistency.
• Switch between baking and decorating tasks depending on production demands.
• Guarantee all products are accurately completed maintaining quality and visual standards.
• Apply consistent baking and decorating methods across all orders.
• Strictly comply with all food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and workplace safety regulations.
• Monitor stock of ingredients and materials, promptly reporting shortages or issues to supervisors.
• Collaborate with the production team to ensure timely completion of orders.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workspace environment at all times.

Candidate Requirements

• Possess 2 to 4 years of practical experience in baking, pastry, or a relevant production field.
• Hands-on expertise with baking processes including mixing, portioning, and baking operations.
• Basic skills in cake decoration, such as piping and finishing techniques.
• Adaptability to transition between decorating and baking tasks as production needs change.
• Demonstrate consistent, reliable techniques with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume production setting.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and sanitation practices.
• Dependable, flexible attitude with willingness to assist various production areas.
• Good communication skills conducive to teamwork.
• Capable of following standardized recipes, process protocols, and quality standards without deviation.
• Genuine passion for baking and delivering high-quality products.