OPERATION MANAGER

Job Description:

As a Senior Artisan and Operations Coordinator, you will be responsible for crafting a variety of traditional and innovative breads, ensuring high-quality products that meet our bakery's standards. Your role will involve mixing, shaping, proofing, baking, and decorating bread, as well as maintaining a clean and efficient workspace.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Bread Production:
• Prepare and bake various types of bread and pastry, including but not limited to milk bread, sweet and savory filled buns, pastry, and other traditional breads.
• Follow recipes and production processes to ensure consistency, quality, and presentation of bread products.

2. Dough Preparation:
• Measure and mix ingredients to prepare doughs, following precise recipes and procedures.
• Knead, roll, shape, and mold doughs by hand or using machinery to create bread products.

3. Proofing and Baking:
• Monitor and control proofing times and temperatures to achieve the desired dough rise and texture.
• Operate ovens and other baking equipment to bake bread products to perfection.

4. Quality Control:
• Inspect finished products to ensure they meet quality standards in terms of appearance, texture, and taste.
• Adjust recipes and processes as needed to improve product quality and consistency.

5. Innovation and Recipe Development:
• Experiment with new recipes, ingredients, and techniques to create innovative bread products.
• Collaborate with the R&D team to develop and test new bread concepts and flavors.

6. Sanitation and Maintenance:
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, following food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Clean and sanitize baking equipment, tools, and surfaces regularly.
• Perform routine maintenance on baking equipment and report any issues to management.