Job Description
* Job Type: Full-time
* Pay: £13.30 per hour
* Expected hours: No less than 30 per week
* Experience: Bakery -1 year (required)
* Work Location: In person
Since our journey began in 2011, The Coffee House has flourished into a thriving enterprise, with our Warehouse, Production Kitchen, and Bakery proudly supplying over 41 stores and counting. Our central facilities are home to state-of-the-art premises in Warrington, and we are on the lookout for an experienced Confectionary Team Leader to join our talented team who hold a collective of 130 years experience.
At The Coffee House, quality is our hallmark. Our signature products—like our delectable teacakes and indulgent honeycomb tiffin—are crafted with care by our skilled artisans every day. Our bakery features cutting-edge equipment, including our innovative BDM Machine and a newly installed chocolate temperer, empowering our perfectionists to consistently achieve the highest quality in every creation.
This position requires a commitment of five days a week over seven days, within the hours of 6AM to 6 PM. As our business continues to grow and evolve, we have ambitious plans in place for the next five years. For driven, proactive individuals eager to excel, this is a fantastic opportunity for personal and professional development within a dynamic and supportive environment.
To be successful in this role you will need to have solid experience of working within a bakery setting, preferably with high production levels. Applicants without this experience would not be suitable for this role.
Key Responsibilities:
* This role is to assist in the production of high quality and large volumes of baked products for our stores across the North of England. Using ingredients which are sourced from local and independent suppliers who support the local economy but also ensure we receive fresh, high quality produce.
* You must be able to work well under pressure, produce work to the highest of standards and have an eye for detail and quality.
* Health and Safety is paramount, and must be adhered to at all times.
* You will be responsible for all in house baking of our sweet products.
* Your customer base is our Store Managers and their customers. Proactively respond to feedback regarding products ensuring there is continuous improvement.
* Inspecting bakery items to ensure that established standards on quality, uniformity and aesthetic appeal.
* Liaising with the warehouse and central kitchen and with support of the production manager agree to the daily output levels to meet the needs of the business.
* Responsible for safe food preparation and service, the correct storage & labelling of ingredients and produce bakery goods to the recipe specifications provided.
* To be a good communicator within the business.
* Maintain the highest standards of hygiene, both personally and professionally.
* To use all equipment and machinery safely and maintain it in good condition.
* To use all the systems, policies and processes set out by the company.
* To record all relevant checks and information on our Safety Culture system.
* To open and close the bakery by following all guidelines set out.
The person:
* A proven track record of baking and confectionery.
* Experience in managing a team.
* Preferable qualifications in baking, pastry or culinary arts.
* Qualifications in food safety and hygiene.
* A team player
* Sound knowledge of different baking techniques.
* Ability to work under pressure.
* Outstanding problem solving skills.
* Excellent communication skills.
If you're ready to take your career to the next level with us, we’d love to hear from you!