* 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.
Salary range- $75000-$80000 plus superWho are you?
What we are looking for in a candidate:
A Cert III Retail Baking / Cert III Patisserie or similar
1-2 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