Baker supervisor

Heritage Portfolio are looking for a talented and enthusiastic Bakery Supervisor to join the team at our Central Production Kitchen in Leith, Edinburgh. Under the guidance of our Retail Development Chef, this role requires the candidate to assist with the management of Bakery operations and production. This is a full-time, daytime only position, five days out of seven. Training across all areas of production will be provided on the job.

With an emphasis on fresh, seasonal, made from scratch cooking, our in-house Bakery is responsible for providing our retail venues across Edinburgh and Dundee with a wide range of traybakes, biscuits, muffins, mini loaves and large decorated cakes, as well as some speciality afternoon tea items. We bake between 5,000-7,000 pieces of cake every week, so the ability to plan and execute production as efficiently as possible is key. The ideal candidate for this role will have a sound knowledge and passion for baking, as well as previous experience working in a similar environment at a supervisory level.
Package DescriptionHours Per Week: 30-40

Rate Of Pay: £15.00 per hour dependent on experience

Start Date: March 2024
Main Responsibilities
To maintain a focus on food allergens and customer information at all times
To provide exceptional high standards of food quality to the specifications agreed
To assist in all ordering, stock taking and order management in conjunction with our retail sites
To assist in planning weekly Bakery production, ensuring all requirements are met
Support the Kitchen Manager to ensure that all Health & Safety and Food Safety working practises are carried out at all times
Support the wider team to ensure that all Health and Safety legislation is carried out correctly and recorded as necessary. This includes all HACCP, Safegard/EHO visits, Fire Evacuation Procedure, First Aid at Work and safe working practises at all times

The Ideal Candidate
Be organised and adaptable with the ability to support all aspects within the Bakery
Be motivated and excellent at working as part of a team with the ability to multitask and work to specific time frames agreed
Be able to follow recipes and specifications to ensure quality as standard as well as bringing new recipes and product development
Have a Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate
Be computer literate, particularly using Excel, Teams, Word and Outlook

About The CompanyHeritage Portfolio is the sub-segment of Sodexo Live! that produces outstanding catering and event services for our cultural destinations. These include exceptional “in-house” café services in some of Britain’s leading visitor attractions such as V&A Dundee, The Signet Library, The Scottish National Gallery, private parties and dining, weddings and prestigious events including The Royal Garden Party for which we are honoured to have received a Royal Warrant of Appointment as Supplier of Catering Services.

Our mantra is “building a business to be proud of” and as we grow and flourish in the world of bespoke events and venues, we remain true to our original ethos: to provide an amazing experience that goes beyond the remarkable food we serve. Therefore we always looking for passionate, enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team and take pride in the work they deliver.