Date posted:
4 July 2025
Pay:
€30,000.00-€35,500.00 per year
Job Description:
We here at Zest are looking to recruit a senior baker / pastry chef. This is a hands on role working as a member of the team and overseeing the daily operations of our bakery, ensuring efficient production, high-quality baked goods.
Key responsibilities include managing staff, maintaining inventory, ensuring food safety, and upholding company policies. Specific duties may include:
* Staff Management:
Training, supervising, and scheduling bakery staff, delegating tasks, and fostering a positive work environment.
- Production Oversight:
Ensuring the consistent quality and timely production of baked goods, monitoring production schedules, and adjusting as needed.
- Inventory Management:
Maintaining adequate stock levels of ingredients and supplies, placing orders, and managing storage.
- Food Safety and Sanitation:
Ensuring the bakery adheres to all health and safety regulations, maintaining a clean and organized workspace, and properly handling food items.
- Quality Control:
Inspecting baked goods for quality, ensuring they meet established standards, and implementing quality control procedures.
- Equipment Maintenance:
Ensuring all equipment is in good working order, scheduling maintenance and repairs as needed.
- Communication and Collaboration:
Effectively communicating with staff, management, and suppliers.
- Training:
Training new employees on proper baking techniques, sanitation procedures, and company policies.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* Bike to work scheme
* Company pension
* On-site parking
Experience:
* Bakery/ pastry: 3 years (preferred)
Language:
* English (required)
Work Location: In person