Mount Barker Country Bakery is a well-established, locally loved bakery known for our fresh, high-quality breads, pastries, and traditional baked goods. We're looking for an experienced and motivated Baker to join our friendly team and help us continue delivering top-quality products to our community.
Location: 18 Mondurup St, Mount Barker WA 6324
Salary: 70k to 80k
About the Role
In this hands‑on role, you will be responsible for preparing and producing a variety of high‑quality baked goods — including artisan breads, pastries, pies, and specialty items — while maintaining our commitment to freshness and excellence. The role requires someone with solid technical baking knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced, team‑focused environment.
You'll play a key part in ensuring consistent product quality, supporting production targets, and upholding food safety and hygiene standards that reflect our bakery's reputation for excellence.
Key Responsibilities
* Weighing, measuring, and mixing baking ingredients according to recipes and specifications
* Kneading, maturing, cutting, moulding, and shaping doughs
* Preparing and baking bread, buns, rolls, and other baked products in ovens
* Monitoring baking process, temperatures, and timings to ensure high‑quality products
* Adjusting oven temperatures and ingredients to account for environmental conditions and product qualityMaintaining a clean and hygienic work environment in accordance with food safety standards
* Planning production schedules and managing stock levels of baking ingredients
* Ensuring all baked goods are presented attractively and are ready for sale or delivery on time
* Collaborating with other team members and mentoring junior staff as needed
Requirements
* At least 3 years' full-time experience as a baker, ideally in a commercial or artisan bakery
* Relevant qualification in baking, patisserie, or commercial cookery (e.g., Certificate III in baking or equivalent)
* Strong knowledge of baking techniques, ingredients, and equipment
* Ability to work early mornings, weekends, and public holidays as required
* Strong attention to detail and a passion for high‑quality baked products
* Good communication and time‑management skills
* Understanding of workplace health and safety and food hygiene regulations
What We Offer
* Competitive salary and job security
* Supportive and professional work environment
* Opportunities for training and career development
How to Apply
If you're a passionate and experienced Baker looking to join a friendly and skilled team, we want to hear from you
Please click apply to submit your CV and a cover letter.
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