Baker

Job Description

We are looking for a passionate and energetic Baker to join our team — immediate start!

Position Overview: We are seeking a skilled and passionate Baker to join our team at Crumble GF. As a Baker specializing in gluten-free products, you will work under our Head Baker producing high-quality, delicious baked goods and hot food items that meet the dietary needs and preferences of our customers. This position offers an opportunity to showcase your expertise in gluten-free baking techniques and hot food preparation while contributing to the success and growth of our bakery. We are a completely gluten-free facility — strict hygiene and zero cross-contamination is non-negotiable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Baking: Prepare and bake a variety of gluten-free products such as bread, pastries, cakes, cookies, and other specialty items according to recipes and production schedules.
• Hot Food Preparation: Prepare hot food items such as gluten-free pizzas, quiches, savory pastries, and other hot dishes, ensuring they meet our quality standards and customer expectations.
• Ingredient Preparation: Measure, mix, and prepare gluten-free ingredients for both baking and hot food items, ensuring consistency and adherence to quality standards.
• Quality Control: Monitor baking and hot food preparation processes to ensure products meet our high standards for taste, texture, and appearance. Conduct quality checks on finished products.
• Inventory Management: Assist in monitoring and maintaining inventory levels of baking ingredients, hot food ingredients, and supplies.
• Cleanliness and Sanitation: Maintain a clean and organized workstation and adhere to strict sanitation standards to ensure food safety and compliance with health regulations. As a dedicated gluten-free facility, cross-contamination controls are strictly enforced.
• Customer Service: Provide friendly and knowledgeable service to customers, answering questions about ingredients, products, and hot food options.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with the Head Baker and other staff members to coordinate baking and hot food preparation schedules, share insights, and contribute to a positive team environment.
• Compliance: Follow all bakery policies and procedures, including those for safety and security, to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and others.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Baker, ideally with specialization in gluten-free baking techniques and hot food preparation (full training on our gluten-free recipes is provided by our Head Baker).
• Knowledge of gluten-free ingredients and their properties (advantageous).
• Understanding of baking science, hot food preparation techniques, and food safety principles.
• Ability to follow recipes accurately and adapt to changing baking and cooking conditions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Team player with good communication skills.
• Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification or training in baking, pastry arts, or culinary arts.
• Previous experience working in a gluten-free bakery or with gluten-free products.
• Creative flair for developing new gluten-free recipes and hot food items.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy trays of baked goods and hot food items.
• Manual dexterity for mixing, shaping, and decorating baked goods.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: R6 500,00 per month

Application Question(s):

• You acknowledge that this position comprises of a 6 day working week on shift rotation
• You acknowledge that this position comprises of a 45 hour working week
• You acknowledge that this position is based in Fourways, Johannesburg and you are required to be able to commute to work daily as per the shift requirements
• You acknowledge that the Gross Monthly Salary for this position is R6500.00

Education:

• Certificate (Required)

Experience:

• high level cake decorating: 2 years (Required)
• fondant: 2 years (Required)
• high level baking: 2 years (Required)
• working in a professional bakery: 2 years (Required)
• stock taking: 1 year (Required)
• basic product costing: 1 year (Required)
• computer skills including word & email: 1 year (Required)
• kitchen hygiene: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person