Head Baker at Starehe Girls' Centre And School

Role Objective

• To consistently prepare and bake high quality pastries to required volumes to drive business success.

Key Qualification

• Diploma in Baking and Pastry or other specialization in pastry from a recognized institution
• KCSE C Plain and above
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Bakey production and management.

Core Skills and Competencies

• Hands on leader to oversee daily production, quality control, team management and sales of pastries
• Proven experience in bakery production, quality control, team management and sales growth in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven experience in Bakery operations, strong leadership skills and a passion for quality baked goods
• Deep knowledge of baking techniques
• Ability to meet early morning or high-volume production schedules
• Experience in handling and maintaining bakery equipment.
• Inventory and ingredient management for timely re-ordering
• Creative and innovative to develop recipes that align with changing customer preferences and industry trends
• Understanding of food safety and capability to adhere to health and quality standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operation Leadership: Lead daily bakery operations to ensure efficiency, quality, and efficiency
• Production Planning: Create a production schedule to meet customer demand while reducing waste.
• Team Management: Motivate bakery staff to maintain high performance standards
• Quality Assurance: Ensure all products adhere to company standards and food safety regulations.
• Baking: Prepare and bake different pastries to the determined volumes
• Packaging: Ensure quality, health and packaging standards of all baked goods
• Hygiene: Maintaining overall hygiene of the bakery
• Operation and Maintenance: Operating and maintaining bakery equipment for more efficiency and safety
• Any other work as may be assigned from time to time.