Overnight Baker - Kensington Square (2am-12pm)

As an Overnight Baker at COBS Bread Kensington Square, your key responsibilities include baking fresh artisan bread and delightful treats in the early morning hours, following specific recipes and production schedules. You will work collaboratively with your team, maintain cleanliness in the bakery, and ensure a great customer experience by providing high-quality products. Your role also involves measuring and mixing ingredients, shaping dough, and operating ovens to create baked goods that delight the community.

To become an Overnight Baker at COBS Bread Kensington Square, the most important qualifications include a positive attitude and a willingness to learn. While no prior baking experience is necessary, having good organizational skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a small team is essential. You should also be physically capable of standing for long periods, lifting heavy bags of flour, and completing various baking tasks efficiently.

The working environment for an Overnight Baker at COBS Bread Kensington Square is both dynamic and collaborative. You will be part of a small and tight-knit team, working together in the bakery starting at 2 am. The atmosphere is focused on creating delicious baked goods, maintaining a clean space, and providing excellent customer service. Additionally, you'll have ample opportunity to develop your baking skills and enjoy perks like complimentary products during your shifts!

The physical requirements for the Overnight Baker role at COBS Bread Kensington Square include the ability to continuously stand and walk throughout your shifts, frequent lifting and carrying of up to 22 kg, and occasional pushing, pulling, and reaching. You should also be able to lift at least 5 kg to a height of 1.7 meters. Comfortably using both hands is important, as well as the ability to perform tasks that require wrist rotation and some forceful gripping.

Career advancement opportunities for Overnight Bakers at COBS Bread Kensington Square are plentiful! Our training program allows you to continually develop your baking and leadership skills through programs like the Bronze and Silver Baker Development Qualification. We’re committed to helping passionate team members grow in their roles, take on additional responsibilities, and make a more significant impact within the business and the community.

When describing your baking process, share how you begin by gathering all ingredients needed for the bread. Talk about how you measure, mix, and knead the dough, explaining key steps such as allowing the dough to rise and shaping it before baking. Emphasize your attention to detail and adherence to recipe guidelines, showcasing your passion for creating quality baked goods.

Talk about the importance of following recipes carefully to maintain consistency in products. You can mention that you regularly check the texture and appearance of your dough before baking, and how you taste-test samples when appropriate. Highlight your commitment to high quality and your proactive measures to correct any deviations in recipes.

Reflect on your passion for baking and the joy of sharing fresh products with the community. You might mention the rewarding nature of working as a team to create delightful baked goods while highlighting the positive work culture at COBS Bread that fosters growth and camaraderie among team members.

Explain that working under pressure is an opportunity to shine. Share specific techniques you use to stay organized, such as prioritizing tasks and maintaining open communication with your team. Express your adaptability in a fast-paced environment and your focus on keeping calm while still delivering quality products despite the demands.

Highlight the significance of providing not just fresh products but also a warm and friendly atmosphere. Discuss how listening to customer feedback, engaging with patrons, and ensuring products meet quality standards can create memorable experiences. Express your commitment to embodying COBS Bread’s values in supporting customer satisfaction.

Share a specific instance where you collaborated with others in a baking or food preparation environment. Describe how you communicated effectively with team members, showed initiative in tasks, and contributed to a positive outcome. Emphasize your understanding of the importance of teamwork in achieving collective goals.

Speak about the joy of creating something from scratch, the delight in mixing, kneading, and watching dough rise in the oven. Describe how fulfilling it is to know your baking brings enjoyment to others, encapsulating the sense of accomplishment that comes with each baked good you produce.

Discuss the importance of remaining calm and analyzing what went wrong. Explain that you would troubleshoot the situation to identify any errors in measurements, techniques, or environmental factors. Highlight your willingness to learn from mistakes and adapt your approach in future baking sessions.

Outline a routine you establish to keep the baking area clean, such as cleaning surfaces regularly, labeling ingredients, and keeping utensils organized. Talk about how you believe cleanliness not only enhances the efficiency of baking but also contributes to food safety, emphasizing being proactive in maintaining a tidy workspace.

Reflect on your knowledge of COBS Bread's dedication to community support, including donating unsold items to local charities and food banks. You can express admiration for the company's mission to provide high-quality products while championing social responsibility, matching your values with their ethics.