Confectioner

Main purpose of the role:

Ensure the Confectionery Department operates efficiently and effectively at all times. Provide our customers with excellent quality products and customer service.

The ideal candidate will have/be:

- A recognised qualification in pastry and/or have at least 2 years` experience in a bakery or quality focused restaurant or hotel

- Creative and able to embrace new recipes

- Excellent communication skills

- Ability to engage with and prioritise customer needs

- Strong attention to detail, organised and flexible

- Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

Main duties:

- Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative;

- Prepare and present the highest quality bakery items, desserts and pastries

- Assist in volume production

- Be passionate about keeping up to date with the latest culinary trends and bring your ideas to the team

- Drive sales through instore initiatives

- Merchandise and present the department to the highest standard at all times and in accordance with relevant store planograms and guidelines;

- Adhere to weekly stocktaking and daily waste procedures in the Bakery

- Conduct quality and freshness checks

- Attend relevant training as required and implement learnings in store