Job Description
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the above position based in Zambia. Interested candidates should meet the minimum qualifications and attributes stated below:
Duties and Responsibilities
- To provide efficiently, quality baked goods to Customers.
- Follow bakery standard operations procedures (SOP).
- Production of cakes, breads, desserts for the Sales.
- Completing training and food safety courses per requirements.
- Cleaning and sanitizing bakery equipment and preparation surfaces.
- Supervise part-time and employees in the bakery Section.
- Training Employees in Bakery production across the stores country wide.
- Costing, Budgeting and provide financial advisory service to the heads of operations.
- Proper Recipe mixing and advising.
- Hands on person, with full drivers licence and willing to travel country wide Major Accountabilities.
- Produce cakes, breads, cookies, desserts etc.
- Print recipes for the day and instruct Employees on proper preparation methods.
- Ensure consistency by supervising baking processes closely and training employees on product standards.
- Work alongside Employees as required and Direct cleaning and sanitizing as required.
- Utilize computerized inventory/ordering system to establish production schedules.
- Using daily production report, determine products, batch sizes, and completion deadlines for assigned area of responsibility.
- Determine personnel needs for each product.
- Deploy workers as efficiently as possible.
- Verify product inventories.
- Check raw ingredient inventory levels to make sure enough is on hand to complete daily production.
- Work with Receiving Specialist to fill inventory needs as necessary.
- Count final production quantities to make sure enough has been produced to fill the orders.
- Prepare and organize orders.
- Inspect final products for quality and consistency.
- Sort orders by delivery location.
- Double check orders.
- Deliver orders to loading dock area before delivery deadline.
- Mentor employees from Bakery Section.
- Ensure employees practise good work habits: arrive on time, work efficiently, no horseplay, etc.
- Train employees on proper food handling procedures.
- Train employees on baking techniques.
Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum of 5 years and above experience preferably in retail food chain outlets/ restaurants
- Culinary school graduate with Full Secondary School Certificate – Added Advantage
- At least 5-6 years full-time equivalent bakery production experience or culinary
- certification/ Diploma/degree from accredited culinary school Skills, abilities, knowledge, licenses, certifications:
- Knowledge of food regulations and safety procedures – certification is required, but may be completed after hiring
- Ability to read and follow complex recipes
- Ability to perform in a stressful environment – FMCG (Super store set up) may cause workload to increase tenfold from normal day.Must be able to stay calm and focused.
- Ability to prioritize multiple assignments
- Ability to schedule tasks in order to meet delivery deadlines
- Basic computer skills
- Supervisory skills – ability to train Employees to use time efficiently and to be uncompromising regarding product quality.
- Physical Exam Required: Medical Report & Police Clearance Desired Start Date: 1st October, 2023.
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How to Apply
Send Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letter only at this stage to: hr@choppies.co.zw
Deadline: 20 September 2023