Who We Are?
Dendara is a free-from (no gluten, dairy, or refined sugar) wholefood bakery and deli for everyone that offers low sugar and vegan friendly options. We make artisan tarts, quiche, hand pies and cakes from the purest locally sourced ingredients.
For us, it is not merely about creating food that helps one connect to their body and support health but also, how we show up and be of service. This connection to oneself through self-awareness is a pilar of our company to ensure we operate sustainably and live in alignment with the good of all in mind.
We are a small intimate team, looking to grow for our first store location in Kensington. Therefore, your presence will be essential and we hope you’re ready to expand and grow alongside us both personally and professionally.
Hours & Shifts:
We are looking to hire 1 person for a 6-8 hour shift 4-5 days a weeks from Wednesday to Sunday (we are closed on Monday & Tuesday) beginning 6:00 am. Weekend availability is a must. This position is a Full-time, permanent position. You will be responsible for opening and closing the kitchen after your shift.
Your Role:
As a Cake Decorator and Pastry Chef your duties are:

• Prepare food for walk-in bakery every morning up to standard and timely
• Prepare catering orders up to standard and timely
• Support the production in all aspects of the bakery, across all sections, preparing ingredients, mixes and equipment for the task at hand
• Batch making, rolling, and shaping our pastry doughs
• Laminating puff pastry
• Lining tarts
• Assembling and baking tarts and other baked goods
• Cake decoration
• Ensure the highest standards of food hygiene and follow health & safety guidelines with responsibility for the bakery
• Cleaning, sanitation, and kitchen maintenance
• Accepting and properly storing deliveries
• Inventory checks and keep record of stock counts

We are looking for an ardent baker that is skilled whether through experience at a commercial bakery or kitchen or from home baking. A minimum of two years of experience working in a commercial bakery or kitchen is advantageous.
What is required of you:

• Able to get up early and punctual
• Available to work on weekends
• Able to work independently and in a team
• Capable to work under pressure and at a fast pace
• Commitment to stay aligned with our standards of production and hygiene - it is required of you to keep your space clean and tidy at all times as you operate and clean end of shift
• Physically fit as the work is demanding
• Effective communicator
• Have a basic food hygiene certificate (or be prepared to get one)
• Have and present the correct right to work documents for working in the UK to be employed
• It's a bonus if you have an interest in experimenting in free-from and low to no sugar baking and pushing boundaries to innovate

What we offer:

• Salary starts at £12, we offer permanent salary increments
• Flexible working hours
• Inspiring working environment
• Training & development; personally and professionally. We believe they are both intertwined.
• Opportunities for career progression
• 7 days paid vacation per year
• 7 days paid sick leave
• Daily free food that is both delicious and health-supporting
• 15% discount on all our food
• Bonuses according to performance

Experience:

• Baking: 2-4 years (required)

Does this feel like the role for you? Please submit your CV online along with a brief cover letter with your experience and why you are interested in this role. We advise you also share with us pictures of your baking creations.
Find out more about us at Dendara.co.uk.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £12.00 per hour
Additional pay:

• Performance bonus

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Every weekend
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Application question(s):

• Please tell us why we should hire you? What qualities can you add to Dendara?

Experience:

• Professional Baking: 2 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 09/10/2024