Senior Baker - GMG Consumer Goods

About GMG:

GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, food and health sectors. Its vision is to inspire people to win in ways that make the world better. Today, GMG's investments span across four key verticals: GMG Sports, GMG Food, GMG Health, and GMG Consumer Goods. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family, it has become a leading global company, affiliated with the world's most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands into its markets.

About the Role:

A Senior Baker in GMG crafts high-quality, hand-made breads using traditional techniques and natural ingredients. Responsibilities include mixing, fermenting, shaping, and baking dough to produce a variety of breads such as sourdough, baguettes, focaccia and rolls. The role requires strong knowledge of fermentation processes, attention to detail, and a passion for quality. Bakers monitor proofing times, oven temperatures, and hydration levels to achieve the desired textures and flavors by following company recipes. Early morning shifts and a commitment to cleanliness and consistency are typical. This position is ideal for individuals with a dedication to the craft of baking and a passion of culinary artistry. The skilled position means that you are able to compitently handle all production tasks from scratch baking, to frozen bake-off products. Bakery in GMG requires strong team working to open our bakery on time and maintain products to be on sale in the right quantity at the right times.

Key Responsibilities:

• Dough Preparation: Measuring, mixing, and kneading dough using high-quality, natural ingredients to create a variety of breads.
• Fermentation and Proofing: Managing fermentation times, temperatures, and hydration levels to develop flavor and structure.
• Shaping and Scoring: Hand-shaping and scoring dough to achieve distinctive shapes and styles, such as baguettes, boules, and sourdough loaves.
• Baking Techniques:Skilled in oven management, including setting appropriate temperatures and adjusting for various bread types.
• Time Management: Efficiently coordinating multiple batches with varying proofing and baking times.
• Ingredient Knowledge: Familiarity with high-quality, natural ingredients and their effects on flavor and texture.
• Food Safety and Sanitation: Knowledge of food safety regulations, cleanliness, and proper handling to ensure safe, high-quality bread.
• Equipment Operation: Proficiency with commercial mixers, proofing cabinets, and deck ovens, as well as maintenance skills for optimal performance.
  
  These competencies allow artisan bakers to consistently produce high-quality bread with traditional techniques

Required skills & Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent culinary or bakery qualification preferred.
• At least 5 years employed as a baker in a high turnover Supermarket business, or in a bakery production factory.
• Flexibility to work different shifts as needed.
• Must be proficient to communicate in English.