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Job Title:        Baker

Organization: IMK Business Consultants (IMK)

Duty Station: Bushenyi, Uganda

About US:

IMK Business Consultants (IMK) is a Business management consulting firm offering practical and feasible business solutions. IMK operates regionally in four East African countries namely; Uganda, South Sudan, Kenya and Rwanda; with other occasional consultancies made world over to our clients in Europe and other parts of the world. Our mission is to be a world leader in matching demand for and supply of Talent, HR and Business development services by ensuring quality work to our clients and having experienced competent professionals with the best practical tailor made solutions/training skills to our important asset-THE CLIENT. Our client is one of the Uganda’s largest independent cleaning companies providing over 10 years of cleaning excellence and award winning service in both the commercial and industrial markets. Their client portfolio extends across a broad range of companies with over 30 Sites throughout the Region. They carry out a very wide spectrum of cleaning needs for customers, which ranges from commercial cleaning of offices to the very specialized industrial services.

Job Summary:   We’re looking for talented, innovative bakers that are committed to providing exceptional baked goods and service in a timely and professional manner. The baker will create, execute, and develop recipes, do quality checks on ingredients and finished items, enhance item presentation with icing, glazes, fillings, and decorations, and process customer orders.

Additionally, the baker must make sure that hygiene is maintained at all times during the baking process.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Preparing, baking, and producing pastries, breads, rolls, and desserts.

• Using scales. graded containers, measures, weighs flour or other materials to make batters, doughs, fillings, or whipped cream.

• Decorating baked items such as cream pies using a pastry bag

• Adjusting the timing and speed settings for mixing or blending equipment so that the components are mixed or cooked according to the recipe.

• Preparing custom-made pastries based on the preferences of consumers (e.g. birthday cakes)

• Preparing garnishes for baked items.

• Recommending recipes to refresh our menu and bring in new customers (e.g. gluten-free or vegan desserts)

• Keep track of food supply and place orders as required.

• Utilising adequate quantities and rotating products to keep spoilage/waste to a minimum.

• Cleaning, dismantling, and storing all baking equipment, including: ovens, mixers, proofer, floors, freezer, and refrigerators.

• Ensuring an appropriate supply of all prepared products as well as proper storage and refrigeration.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• As a baker must have a food handler’s license (if any), as well as any other certifications necessary.
• High school diploma or equivalent (preferably an associate’s degree in hotel or institutional food preparation.)
• Must be willing to move around constantly, day and night as well as work additional shifts and holidays
• Ability to use hands and appliances, and lift heavy items for prolonged amounts of time in a hot, hectic atmosphere.

• Demonstrated understanding of and ability to operate basic food service equipment safely and effectively.

• Baking experience of at least 2 years is required. ‍
• Understanding of food safety practices.

• Self-motivated and adaptable with a high level of energy for multi-tasking

• Strong communication skills, ability to manage time and resources, and general planning.

• Close attention to the details, especially when inspecting materials and products for quality.

• Willingness to solve problems, manage schedules, execute orders, and create delicious baked items on your own or with other team members.

• Preferred languages are English and Runyakitara.

How to Apply:

Please send your CV to info@imkconsultants.com

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