Full Time
Meru
Posted 1 year ago

Java House

Junior Baker – Meru at Java House

Job Title: Junior Baker – Meru

Company: Java House

Job Type: Full Time

Application Deadline: Apply by 01 November 2023

Job Description

Are you passionate about baking and creating delicious treats? Java House is looking for a skilled Junior Baker to join our team in Meru. As a Junior Baker, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and taste of our bakery products. Here are the key responsibilities:

1. Master of Recipes

Understands the recipes used in baking and their proportions.
Can follow recipes keenly and precisely and can quickly interpret the recipe and identify issues.

2. Ingredient Expert

Can interpret and measure ingredients correctly with minimal supervision.
Understands how a batter and dough mixer works and can operate it well.

3. Quality Assurance

Ensures that all baked products are well sealed and packaged.
Understands how ingredients are stored, labeled, and packed.

4. Baking Know-How

Understands the basic baking methods, which include Creaming, Rub In, Hot milk, Blind Bake, and All in one.
Has knowledge of baking various bakery items, including croissants, pies, bread, cakes, muffins, and cookies.

5. Equipment Maestro

Understands how to clean, assemble, and disassemble machines correctly, such as food processors, scales, and planetary mixers.
Can easily mold and scoop bakery items, such as bread and choc chip cookies.

6. Artistic Touch

Able to fold the dough well into different shapes and sizes.
Shows creativity and artistry in shaping the dough.

7. Consistency and Speed

Demonstrates consistency in producing good quality products.
Works with speed while maintaining quality.

8. Safety First

Performs all relevant tasks in line with the trained standard operating procedures to minimize the risk of harm to self, others, or damage to property.
Reports all incidents or accidents observed at the workplace to the Team Leader.

Role Overview

Function: Other

Industry: Food & Beverages

Years of Experience: 1-3 years

Location: Nairobi

Must-Have Skills

Bakery basic product knowledge
Must be conversant with basic hygiene standards in the industry
Attentive to detail in production
Certificate in food production/pastry and bakery course
Must have a basic form four level of education

About Java House

Java House, commonly referred to as ‘Nairobi Java,’ opened its first store in 1999 at Adam’s Arcade in Nairobi. With the aim of introducing gourmet coffee drinking culture in Kenya, the first outlet was a coffee shop and later the brand evolved to an American diner-style restaurant to its present-day status as a 3-day part coffee-led, casual dining concept.

Java House is now one of the leading coffee brands in Africa and has grown to have outlets in 14 cities across 3 countries in East Africa (Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda). It has also birthed two sister brands: Planet Yoghurt, a healthy, tasty, and fun frozen yogurt store, and 360 Degrees Pizza, a casual dining restaurant.

“Welcome to Java. A home away from home.”

Expert Tips To Be A Successful Applicant

If you’re eager to join our Java House team as a Junior Baker, here are some expert tips to make your application stand out:

Highlight Your Baking Experience: Provide specific examples of your experience with different baking techniques and products. Showcase your passion for the art of baking.
Emphasize Hygiene and Attention to Detail: Stress your commitment to maintaining a clean and safe baking environment, as well as your meticulous attention to detail in the production process.
Showcase Your Education: If you have a certificate in food production/pastry and bakery, make sure to mention it prominently. Education in this field is a plus.
Demonstrate Teamwork: Mention any experience working as part of a team, as collaboration is essential in a bakery setting.
Express Your Enthusiasm for Java House: Share why you’re excited about the opportunity to work with Java House and how you align with our mission to provide high-quality baked goods.

Remember, your application is your first impression. Make it count!