Assistant Baker

🍞 Baker & Pastry Chef (Hybrid Role)

About Us

SERATA Restaurant is known for our commitment to quality, traditional techniques, and innovative flavors. We are looking for a dedicated and creative professional to join our team, mastering both the art of artisanal bread making and the delicate craft of pastry and cake decoration.

🌟 The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled Baker & Pastry Chef to take responsibility for both our daily bread production and our custom pastry and cake orders. This is a unique hybrid role for a versatile individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about all aspects of baking.

🥖 Key Responsibilities (Bread & Bakery)

• Mixing, kneading, proofing, and baking a wide variety of artisanal breads (e.g., sourdough, baguettes, rye, whole wheat, specialty loaves).

• Maintaining strict quality control over fermentation and baking processes to ensure consistent, high-quality products.

• Managing inventory of baking ingredients and reporting stock needs to the Head Chef/Manager.

• Ensuring the cleanliness and organization of the bread station and general kitchen area.

🍰 Key Responsibilities (Pastry & Cake)

• Preparing, baking, and decorating a range of pastries, including tarts, cookies, laminated doughs (croissants, danishes), and viennoiserie.

• Designing, baking, and expertly decorating custom cakes for special occasions (birthdays, weddings, etc.), using various icings, fillings, and decorative techniques (fondant, buttercream, piping).

• Developing and testing new recipes for pastries and seasonal baked goods.

• Ensuring all pastry and cake products meet aesthetic standards and flavor profiles.

✨ Qualifications

• Minimum 2-5 years of professional baking experience in a high-volume bakery or similar food service setting.

• Proven expertise and a deep understanding of artisan bread making, including starter maintenance and long fermentation techniques.

• Demonstrable experience in pastry production and professional cake decorating.

• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation guidelines, and kitchen equipment operation.

• Ability to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays as required.

• Excellent time management and organizational skills to handle multiple product lines simultaneously.

🎁 What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience and skill.

• Paid time off

• A collaborative, supportive, and creative working environment.

• Opportunities for professional development and creative autonomy.

We look forward to meeting our next dedicated culinary artist!