Experienced Baker

Ballarat - Australia

Monthly Salary: $ 70000 - 80000

Experience Required: 1-3years

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About Us

Golden Nugget Bakery is a well-established local bakery in Ballarat combining a traditional bakery and café experience with our signature drive-thru service. Since 1978 we have grown into a popular community institution employing around 80 staff across our Ballarat stores.

We pride ourselves on high-quality baked goods friendly customer service and a supportive team environment. We are now looking for a dedicated baker to join our Ballarat team and help us continue delivering top-notch products to our community.

Role & Key Responsibilities

Prepare and bake a range of goods: bread loaves rolls buns cakes biscuits pastries.
Knead mix mould shape dough and pastry; prepare fillings icings and decorations as needed.
Operate baking equipment and machines safely; monitor ovens baking times product quality and consistency.
Coordinate production runs: loading ovens unloading de-panning cooling goods.
Ensure hygiene cleanliness and food-safety compliance at all times (clean equipment trays benches maintain safe working environment).
Assist with stock control check quality of raw ingredients and manage waste/clean-up.

Requirements

Certificate III in Baking (or equivalent) e.g. FBP30521 Certificate III in Baking or a minimum of 2 years on-the-job baking training. Experience (e.g. 3 years) may substitute for formal qualifications.
Previous experience in a bakery or pastry-production environment.
A strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
Ability to work early mornings weekends and a roster system common in bakery operations.
Good time-management skills ability to work under time constraints and as part of a team.
Attention to detail stamina and a positive attitude.
A passion for quality baking and willingness to learn and grow as part of our team.

Benefits

A friendly supportive and community-oriented workplace.
Opportunity to work with an established local bakery with decades of local trust and reputation.
On-the-job training and potential for career growth within our bakery network.
Exposure to a variety of bakery techniques (bread pastries cakes etc.).
A chance to contribute to a bakery that serves many local Ballarat customers daily.

Please send your resume cover letter outlining your baking experience and availability to:

We look forward to meeting passionate bakers keen to join our Golden Nugget Bakery family and help us deliver great baked goods to Ballarat.

Required Skills:

Certificate III in Baking (or equivalent) e.g. FBP30521 Certificate III in Baking or a minimum of 2 years on-the-job baking training. Experience (e.g. 3 years) may substitute for formal qualifications. Previous experience in a bakery or pastry-production environment. A strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices. Ability to work early mornings weekends and a roster system common in bakery operations. Good time-management skills ability to work under time constraints and as part of a team. Attention to detail stamina and a positive attitude. A passion for quality baking and willingness to learn and grow as part of our team.

About UsGolden Nugget Bakery is a well-established local bakery in Ballarat combining a traditional bakery and café experience with our signature drive-thru service. Since 1978 we have grown into a popular community institution employing around 80 staff across our Ballarat stores.We pride ourselves ...