· Preparing and baking a wide variety of bread products, including but not limited to ciabatta, baguettes, multigrain breads, sandwich loaves, and artisan-style breads, in accordance with established recipes and quality standards.
· Mixing, kneading, fermenting, proving, and shaping doughs using appropriate techniques, both by hand and with commercial baking equipment.
· Monitoring baking processes by setting and controlling oven temperatures, baking times, and humidity levels to ensure consistent product quality and appearance.
· Hand-shaping loaves and baked goods and finishing products to required specifications prior to and after baking.
· Planning daily and weekly production requirements, including calculating quantities of dough and ingredients to minimise waste while meeting customer demand.
· Preparing workstations prior to production and ensuring all ingredients, tools, and equipment are ready for use.
· Operating bakery equipment such as mixers, ovens, proofers, and other machinery safely and efficiently.
· Maintaining high standards of cleanliness by routinely cleaning bakery tools, utensils, ovens, benches, and production areas in line with food safety and workplace hygiene regulations.
· Ensuring compliance with food safety standards, hygiene practices, and workplace health and safety requirements at all times.
· Monitoring stock levels of ingredients and baking supplies and assisting with ordering and replenishment as required.
· Assisting with general kitchen and food preparation tasks during peak periods when required.
· Working collaboratively with other bakery and kitchen staff to ensure smooth daily operations and timely production.
· Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as part of a team.
Who are you?
What we are looking for in a candidate:
* A Cert III Retail Baking / Cert III Patisserie or similar
* 2-3 years of experience as a baker with a passion for creating unique and exceptional bread
* Competent in all aspects of baking with proven experience in an artisan bakery environment
* Creative flair and passion for producing quality baked goods
* Sound knowledge of dough types, including sourdough
* Sound knowledge of food safety and safe work practices
* Flexibility and availability to work across rotating roster including weekdays and weekends
* Reliable, punctual and hardworking
* Maintain high-quality standards
* Possess strong time management and problem-solving skills
* Have a team player attitude and high attention to detail
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person