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.
Key responsibilities
- Lead, support and motivate the production team on a day-to-day basis
- Organise and manage team shifts to ensure adequate production coverage
- Coordinate daily production and ensure deadlines are consistently met
- Maintain high standards of quality, presentation, cleanliness and food safety
- Assist with training and developing team members
- Manage stock levels and place stock orders as required
- Monitor ingredient usage and minimise waste
- Ensure the production kitchen is organised, efficient and well maintained
- Troubleshoot production issues and confidently manage busy periods
- Work closely with management to plan and improve production processes
About you
- Has proven experience as a Baker, Pastry Chef or similar role
- Has previous experience leading or managing a team
- Is highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities
- Is reliable, punctual and takes pride in their work
- Has strong communication and people-management skills
- Has experience with stock control and ordering
- Understands shift planning and effective team scheduling
- Can work calmly and efficiently in a busy production environment
- Is proactive, solutions-focused and willing to get hands-on
- Takes pride in producing consistently high-quality products
- A leadership role within a supportive production team
- The opportunity to have a genuine impact on the way our kitchen operates
- A hands-on role with variety and responsibility
- A positive and team-focused working environment
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Pastry Chef in Emerald employer: Fairbairn Bakery
Fairbairn Bakery offers a supportive and hands-on work environment where employees can actively participate in production while leading and motivating their teams. The company values professional growth, providing opportunities for training and development, as well as a generous salary and relocation assistance for new hires. With a focus on quality and teamwork, Fairbairn Bakery fosters a culture of continuous improvement and excellence in baking.
