At a Glance
- Tasks: Create delicious artisan breads and pastries in a fast-paced bakery environment.
- Company: Join Caffè Concerto, a premium café and patisserie group with over 20 branches.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, paid leave, employee discounts, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Immediate start available in a supportive and professional working environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team crafting high-quality bakery products that delight customers.
- Qualifications: 2+ years of baking experience and knowledge of dough techniques required.
About Caffè Concerto
Caffè Concerto is a premium restaurant, café and patisserie group with over 20 branches across London and the UK. Our Central Bakery supplies fresh artisan breads, viennoiserie, pastries and doughs daily to our branches, maintaining the highest standards of quality and consistency.. . We are looking for an experienced '*Production Baker*' to join our Central Bakery team. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled baker who is confident working in a high-volume production environment and can produce high-quality bakery products with minimal supervision.. .
Key Responsibilities
- Produce bakery products according to company recipes and daily production schedules..
- Prepare and bake artisan breads, focaccia, brioche, pizza dough, scones, croissants, macarons, frangipane products and other bakery items..
- Accurately weigh, mix, ferment, shape, proof and bake products to company standards..
- Ensure consistent quality, presentation and portion control across all products..
- Meet daily production targets to supply more than 20 branches..
- Monitor fermentation, proofing and baking processes to achieve the best results..
- Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards..
- Minimise waste through efficient production and stock management..
- Assist with stock rotation and ingredient preparation..
- Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment..
- Work closely with the Senior Bakery Chef and production team to ensure smooth daily operations..
Requirements
- Minimum '*2 years' experience'* working as a baker in a commercial or production bakery..
- Experience producing artisan breads and dough-based products..
- Good knowledge of dough mixing, fermentation, proofing and baking techniques..
- Experience with laminated doughs and croissant production is highly desirable..
- Ability to work accurately from established recipes..
- Good understanding of food safety and hygiene standards..
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment..
- Reliable, punctual and able to work independently as well as part of a team..
- Flexible to work early morning shifts and weekends when required..
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience..
- Paid annual leave..
- Employee discount across Caffè Concerto..
- Career development and progression opportunities..
- Supportive and professional working environment.
Experience: Required
Employment: Full-time
Salary: £12.71 – £14 hourly
Benefits: Performance Reward
Starting time: Immediate start!
About Caffe Concerto:
Caffe Concerto is a very popular and icon luxury cafe/restaurant with branches based all over the UK.
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Production Baker employer: Caffe Concerto
Caffè Concerto offers a vibrant work environment in the heart of central London, where you can thrive as a Barista & Guest Experience Specialist. With competitive salaries and flexible hours, we prioritise employee well-being and growth, fostering a culture of teamwork and excellence. Join us to be part of a dynamic team that values your contributions and provides opportunities for personal and professional development.
