Ankole Grill
Job
Vacancy: Baker
Location: Nairobi
Terms
of Service: 1-year Contract (renewable on satisfactory performance)
Job
Posting: March 2023
Who are
we?
Named
after the beautiful, ancient, iconic cattle breed of East Africa, the Ankole
Watusi, we aspire to bring you a unique African steak – house experience!
We
invite you to be part of our team by submitting your application to the
following role based in Nairobi.
Main
Purpose & Scope the Job: The Baker will be responsible
for preparing breads, cakes, pastries and other general items made of flours of
the highest quality in terms of freshness, taste, and consistency, with strict
adherence to food and health guidelines and in accordance with Ankole Grill
policies, procedures, and standards established to ensure maximum customer
satisfaction.
Responsibilities:
· Set up
and stock stations with all necessary supplies.
· Ensuring
strict adherence to the recipes and appropriate processes while making the
various products.
· Mixing
and baking ingredients according to recipes.
· Check
the quality of the ingredients and make sure the equipment is working properly.
· Measuring
and combining ingredients and using mixers, blenders, heat sources, and other
equipment to make baked goods, such as cookies, bread, cakes, etc.
· Ensuring
that all products are always baked on time for quick, efficient and quality
service.
· Ensure
that the highest hygiene standards are maintained in the work area.
· To
ensure minimal wastage at the baking process and that all costs are strictly
controlled.
· Ensure that the equipment and machines are maintained in a sound serviceable condition at all times and that no malfunctioning occurs due to negligence. This includes routine daily physical examination as necessary as well as liaising with the supervisor to ensure that they are serviced as scheduled when due.
· Have
knowledge of the safety rules and cleaning procedures of equipment used to
avoid damaging them or causing injuries.
· Operating
the oven and ensuring that the baked products are of good quality.
· Inspect
baked goods to ensure they are of the highest quality and remove any damaged
items.
· In
addition to the above, the Baker may be given such other duties, as the
Management may deem necessary.
Qualifications
· Diploma
or certificate in food production with specialization in pastry, bread and cake
baking and exotic desserts
· HACCP
and hygiene training
· Practical
baking skills
· Familiarity
with all professional kitchen equipment, including mixers, blenders and dough
sheeters
· Understanding
of food safety practices
· Able to
work under pressure and long hours
· Excellent
personal hygiene and grooming habits.
· Customer
service oriented with a lively, energetic, and outgoing personality.
· Well-organized
and detail oriented.
· Strong
safety and hygiene awareness
· Knowledgeable
about the culinary industry.
· Be open
to working flexible shifts and on weekends and holidays.
Are you
interested in this position and do you meet the minimum requirements?
Apply
by sending an email with your CV and a convincing cover letter to
recruitment@ankole.co.ke
Include
passport picture, current, expected salary and notice period with your CV.
Due
to the urgency to fill the position, shortlisting will be done on an ongoing
basis.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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