Hassetts Bakers & Confectioners Ltd produce a luxury selection of cream cakes, biscuits, cookies and crackers as well as seasonal show stopper cakes for the retail market. We are currently recruiting for a full time Industrial Baker to work in our busy bakery located in Carrigaline. The hours of work are Monday to Friday, from 6am to 2:30pm.
This is a great opportunity to join a rapidly expanding company and gain valuable experience in a dynamic environment. You will play an important role in our fast-paced bakery. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing, baking, and finishing a wide variety of baked goods while ensuring all products meet consistent quality and food safety standards. This position requires strong technical knowledge of baking techniques, the ability to thrive in a fast-paced production environment, and excellent collaboration skills. We will provide training and mentoring to the right candidate who demonstrates motivation, commitment and an eagerness to learn.
MAIN DUTIES
· Work as part of the Hassett's team to provide the highest standard of food production, quality and presentation.
· Work closely with Production Manager to maintain an efficient flow of production and ensure consistency of products produced at all times.
· Prepare, bake and finish cakes, desserts, biscuits, cookies, etc to a high standard, according to recipes and specifications.
· Operate baking equipment and ovens safely and efficiently.
· Direct and supervise production staffs' activities to ensure that the production line runs smoothly, safely and efficiently, resulting in the output of products which are of the highest quality, in line with company guidelines.
· Ensure all ingredients are within their shelf life, batch-coded, dated accurately and batch rotation is adhered to.
· Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organisation of bakery, equipment and work areas.
· Manage and maintain raw material and finished product inventory levels.
· Maintain accurate production, quality and food safety records.
· Work efficiently as part of a team to ensure timely completion of tasks.
· Assess equipment before use, report any maintenance needs and liaise with contractors.
· Adhering to all safety guidelines and procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
· Comply at all times with SOPs and Safety and Quality procedures in your area.
· Understand HACCP and adhere to all HACCP and food safety standards consistently.
· Comply with Company Policies and Procedures and report any concerns to Management.
· Report any accidents or near misses to Production Manager.
· Attend relevant training and implement learnings on site or as required.
· Reduce and maintain wastage, both food wastage and package wastage.
· Other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned to you by the Production Manager.
REQUIREMENTS
· HACCP Level 1 Certification
· Proven experience in a fast-paced commercial baking environment
· Strong understanding of large-scale production processes, baking processes and food safety practices.
· Fluent in English.
· Minimum of 1.5 years' experience in a similar role.
· Familiarity with all professional kitchen equipment, including mixers, dough sheeters, depositors, etc.
· Proven experience of managing your own section and leading a team.
· Knowledge of ordering, stock control and waste management.
Desirable (but not essential)
· Formal qualification in Baking or Culinary Arts.
· HACCP Level 2 Certification
· Manual Handling Cert
· Experience working to BRC standards
PERSON SPECIFICATION
· Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment essential.
· Must have an excellent standard of English literacy and numeracy.
· Strong interpersonal, leadership, time management and organisational skills.
· Meticulous about attention to detail and all aspect of food production (quality, presentation, consistency, costs).
· Ability to lead and work collaboratively with production staff.
· Demonstrates initiative, an aptitude to learn quickly and ability to follow instructions accurately.
· Be highly motivated and flexible to meet business needs.
· Proactive in important areas such as health and safety and food hygiene.
· Ability to work efficiently under pressure.
· Ability to work well as part of a team and to operate independently when needed.
· Highly organised, productive and hard working - important to work at a fast pace.
· Physically fit to handle repetitive tasks and lifting where necessary.
· Positive can-do attitude, proactive and takes responsibility within their role.
BENEFITS
· Competitive salary (€34,000 per annum)
· Opportunity for overtime and additional training
· Support for General Employment Permit application for non-EU candidates
· Positive and inclusive work environment
· Free parking facilities
· Bus stop only a 12 min walk away
· No night shifts
· Time off over Christmas
· No work on Sundays or Bank Holidays
Due to the level of CV's we receive, only successful candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: €34,000.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Carrigaline, Cork, CO. Cork: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
* Industrial Baker: 1 year (required)
Language:
* English (required)
Licence/Certification:
* HACCP Certification (preferred)
Work authorisation:
* Ireland (preferred)
Location:
* Carrigaline, Cork, CO. Cork (preferred)
Work Location: In person