UNIMART Limited, a sister concern of United Group, is a state of the art shopping center with 40,000 sq. feet floor space. From clothing to bags & shoes, and from electronics to fish and coffee, UNIMART offers one of the most diverse set of premium consumer goods under its roof as well as a comfortable shopping environment for all its customers.

UNIMART Limited also has an in-house café called Indulge Cafe which offers a variety of baked goods, pastries, salads and other savory items. The company is now looking for a capable, energetic and proactive individual to fill the position of Head Baker for its Indulge Cafe.

Position Title: Head Baker

Job Nature: Full-time

Job/Experience Requirements:

  • A Minimum of 5 to 6 years of experience of operating in any international bakery.
  • Good knowledge of different types of pastry, dessert, cake decorating.
  • Possess professional disposition with good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work a variety of shifts including weekends, days, afternoons and evenings.
  • Positive attitude and Good communication skills.

Minimum Educational Qualifications

  • High school diploma in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area or 2-years Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major.

Major Responsibilities:

  • Manage all day-to-day operations of the pastry and bakery section of the kitchen.
  • Prepare a wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies, pies, bread etc. following traditional and modern recipes. Able to produce all baked goods.
  • Able to develop, designs, or creates new ideas and items for Pastry Kitchen
  • Create new and exciting desserts to renew menus and engage the interest of customers
  • Ensure excellent quality throughout the dessert offerings.
  • Follow proper handling and right temperature of all food products.
  • Decorate pastries and desserts using different types of icings, toppings etc. and ensure the food is presented with adornment.
  • Coordinate activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.
  • Supervise and coordinate all pastry and dessert preparation and presentation.
  • Check the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
  • Assists in determining how food should be presented and creates decorative food displays.
  • Monitor stocks for baking ingredients such as flour, sugar etc. and make appropriate orders within budget.
  • Check quality of material and condition of equipment and devices used for cooking.
  • Report all equipment problems and maintenance issues, known safety hazards, or unsafe practices and procedures to supervisor immediately.
  • Must possess a positive attitude and have the ability to work with a variety of people and in cooperation with co-workers efficiently and effectively.
  • Able to recognize superior quality products, presentations and flavors.
  • Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
  • Operates and maintains all department equipment and reports malfunctions.
  • Ensure compliance with food hygiene and Health and Safety standards.
  • Guide and motivate pastry assistants and bakers to work more efficiently.
  • Maintain a lean and orderly cooking station and adhere to health and safety standards.
  • Ensuring Culinary Standards and Responsibilities are met for Pastry Team.

Salary Range: Attractive salary for the deserving candidate.

If you possess the requisite educational qualification, skills and experience, we invite you to send a resume with cover letter and recent color photograph (not more than 6 months old) by 31st October, 2017 address to Human Resources Department, UNITED ENTERPRISES & CO. LTD. Gulshan Centre Point (11TH Floor), House # 23-26, Road # 90, Gulshan-2, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh or e-mail to career@united.com.bd Only short listed candidates will be contacted for the interview. Selection will be made purely on merit basis.