Experienced Baker
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Job Summary
About the Business
Wild Soul Bake House is a well-established local business producing fresh high-quality bread rolls pastries and other baked goods for the local community. We are seeking an experienced and reliable Baker to join our team on a full-time basis.
About the Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing producing and finishing a range of bread roll and pastry products in a commercial production environment. This role requires strong hands-on experience in dough preparation mixing moulding proofing oven operation product finishing food safety and daily production coordination.
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be required to:
- Check the cleanliness of equipment work areas and premises before production begins
- Check the quality of raw ingredients and measure ingredients accurately
- Mix knead mature cut mould and shape dough and pastry products
- Prepare and handle fillings and other product components where required
- Coordinate the forming loading baking unloading de-panning and cooling of products
- Monitor oven temperatures baking times and product appearance to ensure quality and consistency
- Operate commercial equipment used for mixing rolling moulding and cutting dough
- Glaze buns pastries and other finished products where required
- Empty clean and grease trays tins and other cooking equipment
- Maintain food safety hygiene and workplace health and safety standards
- Assist with stock rotation ingredient storage and waste control
- Follow production schedules to meet daily customer and business demand
- Maintain a clean organised and safe production area at all times
Requirements
The successful candidate must have:
- Relevant trade qualification or equivalent practical experience
- Minimum 2 years of full-time experience as a Baker or in a similar commercial baking role
- Strong knowledge of dough preparation proofing shaping and oven operation
- Ability to follow recipes production schedules and quality standards
- Good understanding of food safety and hygiene requirements
- Ability to work early mornings weekends and public holidays where required
- Strong attention to detail and consistency
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Reliable honest and hardworking attitude
- Physically fit and able to work in a fast-paced production environment
Benefits
- Full-time employment with a stable local business
- Supportive and friendly working environment
- Opportunity to use your skills in a hands-on production role
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Ongoing training and development
How to Apply
Please send your resume here
Required Skills:
AQF Certificate III in Baking or equivalent qualification OR minimum 35 years relevant commercial baking experience At least 2 years post-qualification or equivalent industry experience Proven experience in artisan and commercial bread production Strong understanding of dough fermentation baking processes and quality control Ability to work early mornings weekends and under pressure Reliable punctual and able to work independently and as part of a team.
