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Job Title: Confectioner Number of Positions Required: 1 (One) Employment Type: Full-time Place of work: 24 Rowallen Parade Green Lane, Dagenham, Essex, United Kingdom, RM8 1XU Salary: £38700 per annum Key Duties of the required job role: Given the highly specialised nature of traditional South Asian confectionery preparation, the engagement of a professionally trained Confectioner is essential to the continued success and cultural authenticity of our client’s business (Shirin Mahal Sweets and Bakers Ltd). Our client submits that the business specialises in artisan-quality sweets and desserts that require precise preparation techniques, traditional recipes, and skilled craftsmanship. This role is central to ensuring that product quality remains consistent and that the business can respond effectively to growing customer demand. The appointment of a full-time Confectioner will support both day-to-day operations and long-term growth by enhancing production capacity, ensuring product variety, and upholding hygiene and presentation standards. The successful candidate will play an instrumental role in delivering premium quality mithai and bakery items that are core to the company’s reputation and commercial offering. Key Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Accurately measure and weigh ingredients in accordance with traditional recipes for South Asian sweets and baked items. 2. Mix ingredients manually or using machinery to achieve the required consistency for items such as barfi, gulab jamun, jalebi, laddoo, and rusks (Asian sweets). 3. Prepare and shape dough for traditional bakery items including buns and naan khatai, using appropriate rolling, kneading, and moulding techniques. 4. Bake a variety of sweets and pastries while ensuring proper temperature control and consistency across batches. 5. Apply decorative finishes such as sugarwork, nuts, edible foil (varq), glazes, or icing on finished products in line with cultural presentation styles. 6. Monitor product quality throughout preparation and baking processes to ensure adherence to company and hygiene standards. 7. Innovate new product variations and seasonal specials aligned with customer preferences and cultural celebrations. 8. Maintain cleanliness of workstations and equipment, ensuring compliance with food hygiene and safety regulations at all times. Required Skills and Qualifications: 1. Minimum GCSE-level education or equivalent 2. Good command of spoken and written English 3. At least 1 year of experience in a similar culinary role 4. Basic Food Hygiene Certificate or equivalent 5. Knowledge of traditional South Asian sweets and savoury preparation techniques 6. Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment 7. Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality 8. Ability to supervise and support junior kitchen staff 9. Understanding of kitchen health and safety procedures