Qualified Baker

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Full-time position; approximately 38 hours per week with a flexible roster that may include early morning shifts (e.g., 2am–12pm, 4am–12pm as needed).

• Prepare and produce quality bakery products in line with Bakers Delight standards (full training provided on BDH recipes).
• Accurately weigh flour and other ingredients to prepare dough.
• Operate bakery machinery and tools to produce bread, rolls, pastries, and specialty items.
• Monitor baking processes to ensure products are baked to perfection.
• Decorate cakes and bakery goods with glazes, icings, buttercream, and edible toppings.
• Manage proofing, shaping, and baking schedules to meet production deadlines.
• Check and maintain the quality and freshness of ingredients.
• Follow portion control and recipe specifications to maintain product consistency.
• Maintain a clean and hygienic work environment, ensuring machinery, tools, and premises meet WHS and Food Safety standards.
• Assist with stock rotation and inventory management of baking supplies.
• Report equipment issues promptly to management to prevent downtime.
• Work collaboratively with other team members to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Train and mentor junior staff and apprentices when required.

• Ability to be available for work across the 7 days of the week, which may include evening work and some public holidays (starting times can be as early as 2am).
• Work in a fast-paced team environment and communicate with customers and staff.
• Positive attitude and ability to complete duties as directed by management.
• Abide by company policies and procedures at all times.
• Train, develop and supervise apprentices and staff in the Bakery Department.
• Attention to detail.
• Minimum one number of years of experience (one or more) in baking; additional experience or qualifications are advantageous.

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Other
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Technology, Information and Media

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