Bakery – Night Shift

Job Description

• Prepare and bake a variety of breads, rolls, pastries, croissants, Danish pastries, cakes, and other bakery products according to established recipes and standards.
• Prepare doughs, fillings, creams, and other bakery components as required.
• Ensure all bakery products are prepared according to the required quality, quantity, consistency, and presentation standards.
• Operate bakery equipment, including ovens, mixers, proofers, refrigerators, and other related equipment safely and correctly.
• Monitor baking times, temperatures, proofing, and product quality.
• Ensure that all products are properly labelled, stored, and handled according to food safety requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hygienic bakery area throughout the night shift.
• Follow HACCP, food safety, hygiene, health, and safety standards at all times.
• Check the quality and availability of raw materials and report any shortages or quality issues to the supervisor.
• Minimize food waste and ensure the proper use and storage of ingredients.
• Coordinate with the Pastry/Bakery team to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Prepare bakery items required for breakfast, restaurants, room service, banquets, and special events.
• Complete the required production and handover reports and communicate important information to the morning shift.
• Assist with inventory control and proper rotation of products using the FIFO principle.
• Ensure all bakery equipment and work areas are properly cleaned and maintained after production.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a bakery, pastry kitchen, hotel, or similar food production environment.
• Culinary or bakery/pastry education is preferred.
• Good knowledge of bakery production methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of food safety and HACCP standards.
• Ability to work independently during the night shift.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Attention to detail and strong quality awareness.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Willingness to work night shifts, weekends, and public holidays as required.

Additional Information

Results-oriented

Relationship-focused

Proactive and solution-oriented

Professional and confident

Organized and detail-oriented

A strong communicator and team player