Balmain, Australia | Posted on 28/05/2026
Employment Type: Full-time
Balmain Bread is seeking an experienced Baker to join our production team in Balmain. The successful applicant will be responsible for preparing, producing, baking, decorating, and finishing a range of bread, rolls, pastries, cakes, and other flour‐based products in accordance with recipes, production schedules, and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Preparing and producing bread, rolls, pastries, cakes, and other flour‐based products according to business recipes and production requirements.
* Measuring, mixing, kneading, moulding, shaping, cutting, and proving doughs and mixtures using appropriate techniques and equipment.
* Operating commercial ovens, mixers, proofers, dough sheeters, moulders, and other bakery equipment safely and efficiently.
* Monitoring baking times, oven temperatures, product colour, texture, volume, and overall quality during the baking process.
* Preparing fillings, icings, glazes, toppings, and decorations for pastry and cake products.
* Decorating, finishing, and presenting products to meet Balmain Bread's quality and presentation standards.
* Checking the quality of raw ingredients and finished products to ensure freshness, consistency, and compliance with food safety requirements.
* Planning daily production requirements in consultation with management to ensure sufficient quantities are produced on time.
* Maintaining a clean, hygienic, and organised production area in accordance with food safety and workplace health and safety procedures.
* Storing ingredients and finished products correctly to maintain quality and reduce wastage.
* Assisting with stock rotation, inventory control, and ordering of ingredients where required.
* Training and guiding junior staff or assistants in baking techniques, equipment use, hygiene, and workplace procedures.
Requirements
Applicants must have:
* Relevant qualification in baking, bread production, pastry production, commercial cookery, patisserie, food production, or a closely related field; or equivalent industry experience.
* At least 2–3 years of hands‐on experience in a commercial bakery or flour‐based product production environment.
* Strong knowledge of dough preparation, fermentation, proving, shaping, baking, and finishing techniques.
* Experience producing bread, rolls, pastries, cakes, and similar products in a commercial environment.
* Ability to follow recipes, production schedules, quality standards, and workplace procedures accurately.
* Good understanding of food safety, hygiene, and workplace health and safety requirements.
* Ability to work early mornings, weekends, public holidays, and flexible shifts as required.
* Strong attention to detail, reliability, honesty, and commitment to producing high‐quality products.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a fast‐paced team.
Successful applicants will receive:
* Full‐time, stable employment with consistent working hours.
* Competitive salary package plus superannuation.
* Opportunity to work in an established local bakery business.
* Supportive and friendly team environment.
* Opportunity to develop and refine professional baking skills.
* Hands‐on experience with a variety of bread, pastry, cake, and flour‐based products.
* Training and support from experienced team members and management.
* Long‐term career development opportunities for the right candidate.
* A clean, organised, and professional working environment.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant baking experience.
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