Baker - Experienced

Award : Food, Beverage & Tobacco Manufacturing Award 2010 Reporting to : Production Manager and Managing Director Direct reports : Bakehouse Supervisor and Production Manager Business Overview : Baking since 1938, Kytons wants to delight everyone around the table with exceptional quality and help the community to live a life well lived. We believe quality is at the heart of a life well lived and that should be reflected in every product and every interaction our customers and staff have with Kytons. Our pursuit of quality means we use the best ingredients, follow traditional recipes and take great care in our baking. Our products are like homemade when you don’t have time: still delighting everyone around the table (and delighting our customers is our genuine desire). We believe the community should share a life well lived; and we build community through our fundraising business and other initiatives. We believe in balance in all things: work, community, family, food – living well. We want our customers to take a new look at Kytons and find a life well lived. Kytons has been in existence since 1938 and under current management since 2003. We pride ourselves on our close relationship with our staff and our cohesion of purpose in delivering this brand promise to our customers. Position Overview : A Senior Baker carries out daily baking responsibilities under instruction from the Bakehouse Supervisor and Production Manager, including all elements of baking process, packing, wrapping and cleaning. They also supervise and train more junior baking staff and are expected to assist with HACCP, NPD, the smooth and efficient running of the bakehouse and other relevant duties as required. Job is predominantly weekday day shifts starting between 6am and 7am finishing between 3pm-5pm except for the 8 weeks leading into Easter. This is Kytons busiest period and longer hours as well as some weekend work and night hours are required and paid accordingly. Flexibility for family or other responsibilities (inc school hours work) can be catered for in this position so long as arrangements suit both parties. Position to start as soon as possible. Key responsibilities: These responsibilities include but are not limited to - Participate in baking & wrapping of products as part of the baking team Cleaning of bakery, equipment and utensils as required Ensure all products are produced within food regulations and to Kytons standards as set by management. Embrace the concept of safe food handling and the developed HACCP & WHS System procedures documented in the relevant manuals Participate and contribute to staff/ team meetings, product development and training as required Supervise and train more junior staff as required Using resources provided effectively perform other duties as required. Commit to Kytons confidentiality agreement Essential Criteria Previous baking experience or baking qualifications Enthusiasm to be a part of the dynamic & hard working Kytons Team A knowledge of food handling & HACCP procedures Level of fitness to cope with long periods of time on your feet and lifting Attention to detail & care in your work as well as your work space Ability to impart your baking knowledge to those around you A willingness to expand your knowledge in all of the above areas Personal Attributes Ability to work well with the bakehouse team Ability to train others in the bakehouse Performance Expectations: Meeting daily production targets and quality standards within time constraints set by Bakehouse Supervisor or Management Adherence to WHS and HACCP standards Ability to impart knowledge to other team members Ability to work unsupervised Fits well into the Kytons Bakery team. #J-18808-Ljbffr