Multi Skilled Sweet Bakery Operative - #148616

Join Our Team as a Sweet Bakery Operative!

We are looking for reliable and detail-oriented Operatives to join our sweet Bakery. The Multiskilled Operative will mainly be responsible for hygiene tasks within the Sweet Bakery, but they may also be preparing, baking, and packaging sweet bakes according to established recipes and quality standards. In addition to production duties, there will also be some paperwork and CCP checks to ensure that the facility is kept clean and sanitary, as hygiene and food safety are top priorities.

Hours of work will be 16:30 to 00:30, working Monday to Friday, with 2 x 30 mins unpaid breaks.

Starting salary is £13.10 per hour with an enhanced rate of £16.38 per hour. Enhanced rate is for hours between 20:00 & 06:00 and for hours over 37.5 per week.

Key Responsibilities:

Cleaning & Sanitation (Approx. 70% of role):

• Ensure that the entire facility, including baking equipment, tools, and surfaces, is cleaned and sanitised after each shift.
• Follow cleaning schedules to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Clean floors, walls, ovens, mixers, and all work surfaces to maintain a hygienic workspace.
• Manage and dispose of waste in accordance with hygiene guidelines.
• Restock cleaning supplies and maintain an organised cleaning inventory.
  
  

Other Responsibilities can include:

Baking & Production:

• Prepare the sweet bakes by accurately measuring and mixing ingredients according to recipes.
• Operate and monitor baking equipment such as mixers, ovens, and cooling racks.
• Portion, shape, and bake the sweet bakes to ensure consistency and quality.
• Package baked products for distribution, ensuring proper labelling and freshness.
• Monitor baking times and temperatures to produce the perfect product.
• Identify and resolve any production issues, such as dough consistency or baking inconsistencies.
  
  

Quality Control:

• Conduct regular checks to ensure the sweet bakes meet the company’s quality standards in terms of taste, appearance, and freshness.
• Ensure consistency in portion sizes, shapes, and baking times.
• Address any quality issues promptly by adjusting processes or notifying the team leader.
  
  

Even better bits!

After your probationary period, you'll not only be a valued member of our team but will also have earned a Food Safety Level 2 certificate and H&S Level 2 certificate, enhancing your personal skill set and qualifications.

At our company, we are committed to your growth and development. We offer a comprehensive training and development program and have a strong track record of promoting talent from within the business. Your career progression really matters to us.

Our Company Values of 'Customer First', 'Honesty', 'Quality', 'Friendliness', and 'Passion' are at the core of everything we do. With 250 dedicated colleagues, we take immense pride in making the world a better place every day by filling it with delicious pasties and savoury pastry delights.

But that's not all! In addition to working alongside an amazing team of individuals, you will also be part of a company that has achieved a Gold Health and Wellbeing Award. Your well-being is essential to us, and we are dedicated to supporting a healthy and happy workforce.

If you are a team player with a positive 'can do' attitude and you want to be part of our friendly and rapidly growing company, we encourage you to apply here.

Please visit our careers page for information on what it's like at Proper Cornish but here are a few of our Proper Perks to whet your appetite!

PROPER PERKS

• Free pasties and other pastries every day
• Free weekly fruit
• Subsidised canteen
• Monthly colleague treats
• Quarterly Staff BBQ's
• Bake sales / competitions
• Christmas goodies and celebrations
• Free use of spa and golf facilities in St Austell
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Company funded Health Cash Plan
• Death in Service Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme (24 / 7 free and confidential helpline)
• Employment anniversary cash awards
• £500 colleague referral bonuses
• Huge discounts on boxes of pasties, pastries, cakes and tarts!
• Local business discounts
• Excellent Career Development Opportunities
• Great Company Communication (Monthly Newsletter, Suggestion Boxes, Colleague Comms Team etc)