Baker – Multi-Outlet Coffee Brand - Cape Town

Pay

Market related

Type

Permanent

Sector

Hospitality & Catering

Closes

in 24 days

Recruiter

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About the role

Baker – Multi-Outlet Coffee Brand - Cape Town A growing, quality-focused coffee brand is seeking a skilled and dependable Baker to join its central production kitchen in Claremont. Working alongside the existing kitchen team, the successful candidate will share responsibility for the daily production of breads, pastries, cakes and other baked goods supplied to four coffee outlets. This is a hands-on production role suited to someone who takes pride in disciplined baking, consistency and maintaining high standards. Location: Claremont, Cape Town Working Hours: Five-day working week, rostered across a seven-day operation Shift: 04:00 start

• Produce breads, pastries, cakes and other baked goods to a consistently high standard.
• Follow established preparation, fermentation, proofing and baking schedules.
• Ensure all products are correctly prepared, finished and presented.
• Support the daily production requirements of all four coffee outlets.
• Monitor ingredient quality, stock levels and product wastage.
• Report stock shortages, quality concerns and wastage issues to the kitchen team.
• Maintain strict food-safety, hygiene and kitchen standards.
• Keep the production kitchen clean, organised and ready for early-morning service.
• Work collaboratively with the existing kitchen team to meet daily production targets.
• Assist with maintaining product consistency, freshness and portion standards.

What they're looking for

• Proven professional baking experience, ideally gained within a bakery or high-volume kitchen.
• Comfortable producing a varied range of breads, pastries and cakes at volume.
• A sound understanding of dough preparation, fermentation, proofing and baking techniques.
• Experience working with sourdough or other naturally leavened products would be advantageous.
• Reliable, disciplined and able to work consistently according to exacting standards.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in the quality of finished products.
• Able to follow recipes, production schedules and kitchen procedures accurately.
• A collaborative team player who is comfortable sharing baking responsibilities within an established kitchen.
• Must have reliable transport and be able to travel to Claremont for a 04:00 shift.

This is an excellent opportunity for a capable and committed baker who would like to become part of a growing, quality-led coffee brand.