Baker

Location: Alexandria, NSW, 2015
Full-Time: Immediate start
Job Title: Baker
Salary range: $76,600 - $78,000
Job Closure date: 30 days

About This Role:
Our client is a beloved artisan bakery renowned for its commitment to traditional baking techniques and high-quality, handcrafted products. With a passion for creating delicious, wholesome breads, pastries, and desserts, they take pride in using time-honoured methods and premium ingredients to deliver exceptional baked goods to their community.

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Baker to join their dedicated team. In this role, you will be responsible for crafting a variety of artisanal breads, pastries, and desserts while maintaining the highest standards of quality, consistency, and food safety. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for the art of baking.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Production & Baking:
• Prepare, mix, knead, and shape dough using traditional methods to create artisanal bread, rolls, and pastries.
• Monitor fermentation and proofing processes to ensure optimal texture and flavour development.
• Carefully load, bake, and unload products, adjusting oven temperatures and baking times for perfect results.

Quality Control & Preparation:
• Inspect raw ingredients for freshness and accuracy, measuring and weighing components to exact specifications.
• Taste-test and evaluate product consistency, adjusting techniques as needed to maintain high standards.

Equipment & Workspace Maintenance:
• Conduct thorough checks of baking equipment and work areas before production to ensure compliance with
health and safety regulations.
• Clean, grease, and maintain baking trays, tins, and machinery to uphold hygiene and operational efficiency.
• Operate dough mixers, rollers, and cutting machines safely, ensuring proper handling and maintenance.

Skills & Requirements:
• Proven 1- 2 years’ full-time experience as a Baker in an artisanal or commercial bakery setting.
• Qualification Certificate III in Baking or above
• Strong knowledge of baking techniques, fermentation, and dough handling.
• Ability to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality products.
• Understanding of food safety standards and hygiene best practices.
• Physical stamina to stand for long periods and handle heavy baking equipment.

If you are passionate about traditional baking and thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment, we would love to hear from you! Apply now to be part of a team that takes pride in crafting exceptional baked goods with care and expertise.

Please note: We are acting as the recruitment agent on behalf of our client, and the employer’s identity will be disclosed upon application.