Pastry Baker
St John Bakery is investing in its pastry team, reporting into the pastry section lead we are looking for a Pastry Baker with real skills, good judgement, and care for the craft. The role is to make pastries, cakes and other baked goods to a high standard, using the best ingredients and sound technique. You will need to work neatly, keep pace, and take pride in doing things well.
You'll also be part of a bakery connected to the wider St John restaurant group, with real opportunity to learn from a world-renowned kitchen.
Key Responsibilities
- Follow recipes and production plans to keep quality steady and standards high.
- Finish and present products with care and attention.
- Weigh, mix, prove, shape, and bake ingredients accurately.
- Watch baking times, temperatures, and product quality closely.
- Keep the bakery clean, orderly, and safe at all times.
- Work in line with food safety, hygiene, and health and safety rules.
- Keep an eye on stock levels and help with ordering ingredients and supplies.
- Reduce waste and rotate stock properly using FIFO principles.
- Use bakery equipment safely and look after it properly.
- Help develop new recipes and seasonal items where needed.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Previous experience as a Pastry Baker, Baker, or in a similar role.
- Good knowledge of pastry work, baking methods, and ingredients.
- Able to work well and keep calm in a busy kitchen.
- Strong timekeeping and organisation.
- Careful attention to detail and a steady hand.
- Able to work on your own and as part of a team.
- Clear communication.
- Good understanding of food safety and hygiene.
- Experience with laminated doughs.
