Senior Pastry Executive

4 weeks ago

Hunstanton, Norfolk, United Kingdom Cherryred Full time

About Cherryred:

We are a leading gastro pub company that has recently opened our own bakery. As an experienced Head Baker, you will oversee daily baking operations, ensuring every item meets our high standards.

Job Overview:

  • You will be responsible for managing all aspects of bread and pastry production, from sourcing quality ingredients to managing the dough-making process from start to finish.
  • Your role will involve overseeing ingredient quality, preparing ovens and equipment for production, measuring and weighing ingredients accurately, and using mixers to blend ingredients for optimal consistency.
  • You will also be responsible for following procedures for dough rising, resting, kneading, and shaping, baking items in ovens or on grills, and setting timers to ensure perfect results.
  • In addition, you will innovate with new and exciting recipes to expand our baked goods selection, package and display baked items, and manage inventory and order supplies to ensure smooth operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee ingredient quality and ensure adherence to our standards.
  • Open the bakery early each morning, preparing ovens and equipment for production.
  • Measure and weigh wet and dry ingredients accurately.
  • Use mixers to blend ingredients for optimal consistency.
  • Follow procedures for dough rising, resting, kneading, and shaping.
  • Bake items in ovens or on grills, setting timers to ensure perfect results.
  • Innovate with new and exciting recipes to expand our baked goods selection.
  • Package and display baked items to prepare for shop opening.
  • Manage inventory and order supplies to ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications:

  • Proven experience in baking and managing a bakery or similar environment.
  • A strong understanding of baking techniques and processes.
  • Excellent time-management skills and ability to work under pressure.
  • Creative flair and a passion for high-quality baked goods.
  • An ability to lead, train, and inspire a small team.

What We Offer:

  • A competitive salary of around £45,000 per annum.
  • The opportunity to work for a well-established company like Cherryred.
  • The chance to develop your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.
  • TRONC electronic tips, allowing staff to keep 100% of tips earned in venues.
  • Wagestream, enabling staff to stream up to 40% pay as it is earned and set automatic savings to support their financial wellbeing.
  • Staff meals on duty.
  • Flexible working opportunities.
  • Career development opportunities.
  • A Cycle to Work scheme.

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