Baker

Job Description

The ideal candidate will be friendly, devoted, curious, and have a strong passion for food with a particular interest in baking and pastry. We are looking for individuals who are confident they will become an integral member of a team that values hard work and brings detail and care to every part of their work day.

• Follow recipes, portion controls, pars, and presentation specifics as set by kitchen management
• Set up station according to established expectations
• Execute production from start to finish. This includes but is not limited to the production and management of all in house baked items and pastry production.
• Work collaboratively with BOH staff and FOH staff
• Maintain cleanliness of all BOH work areas, including and not limited to refrigeration, cooking equipment, and prep areas
• Participate in deep cleaning of BOH work areas, including and not limited to refrigeration, cooking equipment, and prep areas
• Follow set schedule and give appropriate notification for tardiness and absence
• Conform to Department of Health requirements to run an A-level kitchen

Company Description

Title: Baker

Location: Harewood

Salary: £12.62

Monday - Friday no weekends 

Term time

Benefits:

• Free parking on site
• 3 volunteering days
• 3 days grandparent leave
• 24 week’s enhanced maternity leave
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available on our HAPI app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Wellbeing hub
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Free meals whilst at work
• Career development opportunities
• HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels

Are you a Baker looking for a rewarding opportunity? Join us at one of our prestigious independent schools as a Baker and help create meals that inspire our students.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Baker with a background in exceptional food catering services to join our business and work at one of our highly prestigious education settings.

Nestled in the heart of Harewood Leeds, this prestigious independent school. This operates 5 days a week.  

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Baker to make a name for themselves within our contract catering company and be a part of setting the new standard for education catering.

Qualifications

• General knife handling, food safety & sanitation knowledge
• Comfortable working in a fast paced and high energy environment
• High volume restaurant or bakery experience preferred
• Able to take constructive criticism, learn quickly and constantly improve
• Able to follow recipes without direct supervision
• Strong time management skills and able to execute dishes consistently and effectively
• Full availability

Additional Information

Holroyd Howe is one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school.

To provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their jobs, we invest in their training and development. Our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients.

We pride ourselves on:

Sustainability

Sustainability is at the heart of our thinking; always mindful of the ethics of our sourcing and how we prepare our meals.

Nutrition

We take nutrition seriously and understand the impact a healthy diet has on the fundamental years of development. Meals are always freshly prepared from scratch and packed with nutritious ingredients.

Food Innovation

We offer a wide portfolio of training opportunities and experiences, which attracts chefs who are passionate about culinary excellence and menu innovation to our team.

From tasting tables, theme days and food theatre, to chef demonstrations and supplier showcases, we create engaging and fun dining experiences for our students. We work together to make mealtimes exploratory, quirky, and fun for our pupils, helping them build strong and healthy relationships with food.

“Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe are regarded as regulated activity and therefore we require an Enhanced DBS which includes a Barred List Check for all successful applicants. We will also require shortlisted applicants to provide appropriate information regarding their criminal offences.”

This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.

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