Bakery Staff – Weigh Room (Start time 6pm)
Job ref: BTM0526 |Job type: PermanentLocation: Magherafelt | Salary: £14.05 P/HQuantity of Posts Available: 1
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Job summary
Genesis Bakery has been crafting high-quality, artisanal baked goods since 1968. With an annual turnover exceeding £20 million and a team of over 200 employees, our products are available in more than 500 stores across Northern Ireland. We also supply a wide range of breads and cakes to some of the UKs most prestigious retailers.
Hours of work Sunday to Thursday 6pm to 3amRate of pay: Starting from £14.05 per hourPurpose of the Role
The Weigh Room Operator is responsible for accurately weighing and preparing ingredients in line with approved recipes and bakery systems. This role is critical to ensuring product quality, consistency, food safety, and traceability across the production process. The post holder must follow all standard operating procedures (SOPs), recipes, and system controls at all times.
Key Responsibilities
- Ingredient Weighing & Preparation
- Accurately weigh dry, liquid and minor ingredients in line with approved recipes and production schedules.
- Follow recipe instructions precisely using the designated weighing systems and equipment.
- Ensure ingredients are staged, labelled, and made available to production on time to avoid delays.
- Complete all weighing tasks in the correct sequence to prevent cross-contamination and errors.
- System & Documentation Control
- Use bakery weighing systems and terminals correctly to record ingredient usage and batch details.
- Ensure full traceability by accurately completing all paperwork and system entries.
- Report any discrepancies, shortages, or system errors immediately to the Supervisor.
- Follow version-controlled recipes onlyno unauthorised changes permitted.
Health & Safety
- Follow all Health & Safety procedures, including manual handling and PPE requirements.
- Use equipment safely and report any faults, spillages, or hazards immediately.
- Maintain a clean, tidy, and safe working environment at all times.
Teamwork & Communication
- Work closely with Mixing, Bakery, and Production teams to support efficient workflow.
- Take direction from Supervisors and communicate issues clearly and promptly.
- Support training of new starters or temporary staff as required.
- Carry out any reasonable duties in line with business needs.
Key Skills & ExperienceAbout You
- Experience using kitchen equipment or working in food production is an advantage
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills
- Good attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
- Reliable, hardworking, and able to work as part of a team
- Comfortable working in a production environment and standing for long periods
Essential
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to follow systems and SOPs exactly.
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills for recording data and measurements.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
- Strong awareness of food safety and hygiene standards.
Desirable
- Experience working in a food manufacturing or bakery environment.
- Familiarity with ovens, weighing systems, batch control, or production software
What We Offer
- Full training and ongoing support
- Stable, long-term employment in a growing bakery
- Opportunity to develop skills within food production
- Supportive team environment
To apply:
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Genesis is an Equal Opportunities Employer
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