Bakery Assistant | Experience Essential
29 SEP 2025
Description
The Plaza Group, one of Ireland’s leading independent motorway and primary route services groups, is excited to announce the opening of a new Service Station at Ennis in autumn/winter 2025.
As always, our core brands include the iconic Supermac’s, Papa John’s Pizza, SuperSubs, Mac’s Diner Deli, and our Barista. We are committed to providing world-class food and retail services while maintaining the traditional values Supermac’s is known for.
Join our team at this new location and be part of the Plaza Group’s continued success.
Title: Deli Bakery Assistant- Macs Place Deli
Salary: DOE
Experience: Minimum 1 year working in a deli/bakery environment (only candidates with relevant experience will be considered).
OBJECTIVE:
To assist the Baker and Chef of a busy delicatessen.
THE JOB:
- Assist in the day-to-day operation of the bakery and the fresh food offering on site.
- Involved in the preparation, cooking, and display of all bakery items, under the direction of the baker
- Able to prepare and bake simple bakery products, familiar with commercial kitchens, has the appetite to learn new methods, and take direction from the baker
- Assisting with the ordering of supplies, equipment, and crockery
- Meet hygiene, quality, and safety requirements and maintain the working area
- Assist in the control of the quality consistency of the pastry produced
- Preparation of pastry recipes
- Assisting in the testing and tasting of recipes
- Measurement and mixing of ingredients
- Assisting in the development of new recipes
- Keeping the kitchen organised and clean
- Assisting in artistically creating showpieces or centerpieces
- Assisting in the experimentation with new flavours
- Assigning priorities to customer orders
- The role will also involve serving hot and cold food on the go and creating complimentary teas & coffees.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Fast-paced, “non-stop” environment. At times physically demanding due to business needs, including the level of demand, staff quality, and staffing levels. Teamwork is essential to ensure smooth operations in all areas, with clear and continuous communication.
