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About the Baker Role

Silversea is seeking a dedicated Baker to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This contract position is responsible for delivering high-quality, efficient, and technically excellent bakery operations. The role requires strict adherence to Company Policies and Public Health standards, with a primary focus on ensuring total guest satisfaction. The Baker reports directly to the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef.

Core Bakery Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake breads, pastries, and other baked goods according to company recipes, quality standards, and production requirements.
• Plan, requisition, collect, and manage ingredients and bakery supplies, ensuring sufficient stock levels, including frozen bread products.
• Maintain consistency in product quality, taste, presentation, and appearance while minimizing waste and controlling food costs.
• Prepare specialty items, buffet decorations, early riser trays, and baked products for guests with dietary restrictions, allergies, or ingredient limitations.
• Support guest chef programs, cooking demonstrations, special events, and themed functions.

Operational Standards and Compliance

• Ensure proper food storage, handling, transportation, temperature monitoring, and inventory control in compliance with company and public health standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully operational workstation, ensuring all setups are completed on schedule.
• Clean, maintain, and properly use bakery equipment; report malfunctions and practice preventive maintenance.
• Adhere to all food safety, sanitation, and public health regulations, ensuring readiness for announced and unannounced inspections.
• Assist with inventory counts, equipment accountability, and proper waste disposal procedures.

Team Collaboration and Guest Service

• Support the training, induction, and development of new team members while maintaining positive working relationships across departments.
• Communicate operational issues promptly to supervisors and respond proactively to challenges to ensure smooth bakery operations.
• Attend required training programs and comply with company policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), code of conduct, uniform, and grooming standards.
• Deliver excellent guest service through professionalism, personalized hospitality, and anticipation of guest needs.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef, or management.

Required Experience

Candidates for this Baker role should possess 5 to 10 years of experience in a professional bakery environment. A strong understanding of various baking techniques and public health standards is essential.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

The position requires the ability to stand and walk long distances, reach, and sit. Repetitive motions such as bending and going up and down stairs are also required. Candidates must be able to lift or push up to 50 lbs. This role involves overtime work and irregular hours.