Baker

Description

Job Summary: We are seeking a Baker for the production area, responsible for operating and monitoring bakery and pastry ovens to ensure product quality. Key Highlights: 1. Operate and monitor bakery and pastry production ovens. 2. Assess the final quality of products, adjusting for uniformity. 3. Ensure hygiene, food safety, and equipment maintenance. **Mafraria** is a company specializing in the production of traditional Portuguese pastries, renowned for the quality of its products. Among our specialties are the **Pastel de Nata** and a wide range of traditional pastry items. We are expanding our team and seeking a **Baker** to join the production area. Responsibilities: * Operate and monitor bakery and pastry production ovens. * Bake Pastéis de Nata, traditional Portuguese pastry cakes, bread, and other specialties. * Control baking times, temperatures, and programs according to each product's specifications. * Ensure correct placement and removal of products from ovens. * Assess final product quality by checking color, texture, development, and doneness. * Make necessary adjustments to ensure production uniformity and quality. * Organize workflow among fermentation, baking, and cooling areas. * Identify and report any quality deviations or equipment anomalies. * Comply with hygiene, food safety, and occupational safety regulations. * Ensure cleaning and basic maintenance of equipment and work area. Requirements * Experience as a baker, baker/pastry chef, or industrial oven operator (preferred). * Knowledge of bread and pastry baking processes. * Experience baking Pastéis de Nata is an advantage. * Sense of responsibility, organization, and attention to detail. * Ability to work in a team. * Availability for production shift schedules. Work Location: On-site