Experienced Baker

Job Advertisement: Baker Kipling Bakery

Kipling Bakery is seeking an experienced and reliable Baker to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing producing and baking a variety of bread rolls buns pastries cakes and other bakery products to a high standard.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who has strong baking knowledge can work efficiently in a busy bakery environment and is committed to maintaining consistent product quality food safety and hygiene standards.

• Prepare mix knead mould and bake bread rolls buns pastries cakes and other bakery products.
  
• Measure and combine flour yeast sugar salt fats and other ingredients according to recipes and production requirements.
  
• Operate bakery equipment including mixers dough dividers moulders provers ovens and other commercial baking equipment.
  
• Monitor dough preparation fermentation proofing times oven temperatures and baking quality.
  
• Prepare fillings toppings icings and glazes for bakery products as required.
  
• Check the quality appearance texture and freshness of finished products before display or packing.
  
• Plan and follow daily production schedules to ensure products are baked and ready on time.
  
• Maintain stock rotation ingredient control and assist with ordering bakery supplies when required.
  
• Ensure all bakery products are produced in accordance with food safety hygiene and quality standards.
  
• Clean and sanitise equipment benches ovens utensils and work areas in accordance with workplace procedures.
  
• Assist with waste control and minimise product wastage during production.
  
• Work cooperatively with other bakery and kitchen staff to meet daily production targets.
  
• Train or assist junior bakery staff where required.
  

Requirements

• Minimum relevant baking experience in a commercial bakery or similar food production environment.
  
• Ability to prepare and bake a wide range of bakery products from raw ingredients.
  
• Experience using commercial bakery equipment such as mixers provers and ovens.
  
• Strong knowledge of dough preparation proofing baking temperatures and product quality control.
  
• Good understanding of food safety hygiene and workplace safety procedures.
  
• Ability to work early mornings weekends and public holidays as required.
  
• Good time management skills and ability to work under pressure during busy trading periods.
  
• Reliable hardworking and able to work as part of a team.
  

Benefits

• Relevant qualification in baking or commercial cookery is preferred.
  
• Applicants with strong practical bakery experience will also be considered.
  

How to Apply

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your baking experience and suitability for the role.

Kipling Bakery is looking for someone who takes pride in producing quality bakery products and can contribute positively to our team.