Baker

We are seeking a skilled Baker to prepare a variety of breads and an extensive range of pastries, including cookies, cakes, and pies. The ideal candidate will be responsible for opening the bakery early, mixing dough, preparing fillings, glazing pastries, and decorating cakes using creative techniques. This role requires hands-on experience in baking and a passion for delivering fresh, high-quality baked goods to our clients every day.

Key Responsibilities
- Open the bakery and prepare the kitchen for daily operations.
- Mix dough and weigh ingredients accurately for various bakery items such as chicken rolls, patties, and samosas.
- Bake a wide range of bakery products, adjusting oven temperatures to ensure proper baking.
- Prepare fillings for cakes and pies by mixing various ingredients.
- Decorate cakes using glazes, icings, buttercream, and edible toppings with creativity and precision.
- Shape dough to create different pastries, including croissants, cookies, and sweet rolls.
- Prepare custom-made pastries based on customer preferences, such as birthday cakes.
- Suggest new recipes to update and diversify the menu, including options like gluten-free or vegan desserts.
- Maintain cleanliness by properly cleaning kitchen equipment and tools before use.
- Track food supplies and place orders as necessary to ensure uninterrupted production.
- Comply with all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards as per WGSL guidelines.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Camp Manager.
- Work effectively in environments with extreme temperatures and for extended periods.

Required Qualifications
- Minimum education level of Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC).
- 4-5 years of relevant experience as a Baker or Pastry Chef.
- Proven ability to produce a high volume of baked goods while maintaining food quality, quantity, and strict adherence to HSE standards.
- Strong knowledge of food safety, including food temperature control, hygiene, and consumption.
- Exceptional kitchen management skills with the ability to delegate responsibilities and monitor progress.
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities to manage and train kitchen staff.
- Up-to-date knowledge of culinary trends and optimized kitchen processes.
- Valid credentials in health and safety training.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
- Certification in baking or pastry arts is preferred.
- Experience in kitchen and team management, training oversight, and HSE compliance is highly valued.
- The role offers a competitive monthly salary ranging from Rs40,000 to Rs65,000.
- This is a full-time, in-person position reporting to both the Camp Manager-Site and Head Cook/F&B Manager.

This position requires dedication to maintaining high standards of food quality and safety while managing kitchen operations efficiently. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring customer satisfaction through fresh and delicious baked goods delivered daily.