Job Description

Open the bakery early in the morning
Clean kitchen equipment and tools before use
Weigh flour and other ingredients to prepare dough
Bake different bread types Focaccia, Alla Pala dough, la spaccata, pretzels, baguettes and multigrain breads
Adjust oven temperatures to ensure proper baking
Mix various ingredients to create fillings for cakes and pies (e.g. chocolate ganache, caramel sauce and fruits)
Decorate cakes with glazes, icings, buttercream and edible toppings, like flowers
Shape dough to prepare different types of pastries, including croissants, cookies and sweet rolls
Prepare custom-made pastries based on customers’ preferences (e.g. birthday cakes)
Recommend recipes to renew our menu and attract more customers (e.g. gluten-free or vegan desserts)
Track food supplies and place orders, as needed

Skills

Experience as a Baker, Pastry Chef or similar role
Familiarity with all professional kitchen equipment, including mixers, blenders and dough sheeters
Understanding of food safety practices
Experience with cake decoration techniques
Excellent time-management skills
Ability to remain calm and focused in a fast-paced environment
Team spirit, with a customer-focused attitude
Flexibility to work in early morning shifts
Certification from a culinary school is a plus