JOB TITLE BAKER

NATURE OF JOB CONTRACT

INDUSTRY SUPERMARKET

SALARY UGX 1.3 MILLION

JOB LOCATION KAMPALA-UGANDA (TRAVEL LOGISTICS CATERED)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Baking and Production

Prepare and bake a variety of bakery products including breads, rolls, cakes, pastries, muffins, cookies, doughnuts, and specialty items.
Follow approved recipes, measurements, and production procedures to ensure consistency and quality.
Mix, knead, shape, proof, and bake products according to established standards.
Decorate and finish cakes, pastries, and other baked goods as required.
Monitor baking times, temperatures, and product quality throughout the production process.
Ensure daily production targets are achieved in line with customer demand and sales forecasts.

Product Quality Control

Inspect ingredients and finished products to ensure they meet quality standards.
Maintain consistency in taste, texture, appearance, and portion sizes.
Ensure products are attractively displayed and presented for sale.
Identify and report any quality issues affecting production or customer satisfaction.

Inventory and Stock Management

Monitor stock levels of baking ingredients, packaging materials, and supplies.
Assist in stock requisition and inventory management processes.
Ensure proper storage and rotation of ingredients using FIFO (First-In, First-Out) principles.
Minimize waste through effective production planning and ingredient management.
Conduct routine checks on ingredient freshness and expiry dates.

Food Safety and Hygiene

Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary bakery work environment.
Adhere to food safety regulations, hygiene standards, and company procedures at all times.
Ensure proper handling, storage, and labeling of ingredients and finished products.
Clean and sanitize baking equipment, workstations, utensils, and storage areas regularly.
Follow occupational health and safety guidelines and use protective equipment where required.

Equipment Operation and Maintenance

Safely operate bakery equipment including ovens, mixers, proofers, slicers, and other production tools.
Conduct routine equipment checks and report faults or maintenance requirements promptly.
Ensure equipment is cleaned and maintained according to operational standards.

Teamwork and Operations Support

Work closely with bakery, deli, and supermarket staff to ensure smooth daily operations.
Support colleagues during peak production periods and promotional activities.
Participate in stock counts and inventory audits as required.
Attend training sessions and implement new baking techniques and procedures.

KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

Certificate or Diploma in Bakery, Pastry Arts, Food Production, Catering, Hospitality, or a related field is an added advantage.
Food Safety or Food Handling Certification is preferred.
Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Baker, Pastry Chef, or Bakery Assistant in a commercial bakery, hotel, restaurant, catering company, or supermarket.
Demonstrated experience producing a variety of breads, cakes, pastries, and other baked goods.
Experience in supermarket bakery operations is an added advantage.

HOW TO APPLY

If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience share CV on recruitment@britesmanagement.com
Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

BAKER

Brites Management Services Limited