Full-time Baker

Full-time Baker / Pastrycook

Gluten Free 4 U currently has full-time positions available for fully qualified Bakers / Pastrycooks to join our team in location Moorabbin

**Salary**

The base salary for either the Baker or Pastrycook position will be $70,000 - $75,000 plus superannuation.

**About the company**

Our mission is simple To provide the very best quality gluten free baked products coupled with excellent service.

100% committed to providing top quality gluten free baked products.

100% passionate for excellent service.

100% dedicated to our mission.

Gluten Free 4 U is a gluten free and nut free bakehouse specialist. Our range also consists of an amazing array of dairy free, soy free, egg free, yeast free and fructose free products.

When it comes to eating and enjoying top quality cakes, breads, pastries, biscuits, and other delicious goods, that are 100% gluten free, we are the bakery for you.

**About the role - Baker**

Duties for the Baker role will include the following:

- Check production schedule to determine variety and quantity of goods to manufacture and produce in all departments
- Ensure hygienic workstations and equipment
- Kneading/creating/mixing dough
- Operate machines and bake items (ensuring adherence to recipes and correct temperatures)
- Observe products while cooking and adjust controls.
- Test baked items by tasting, piercing or smelling them.
- Ensuring all baked goods are completed to a predetermined schedule.
- Maintain a consistent high level of quality in products
- Complete weekly ordering of raw ingredients and engage with suppliers
- Train junior staff as required
- Implement and maintain health and safety regulations
- Responsible for new product development
- Ensure product freshness and food safety.

**About the role - Pastrycook**

Duties for the Pastrycook role will include the following:

- Daily preparation of all cakes and desserts.
- Check production schedule to determine variety and quantity of goods to bake.
- Check the quality of raw materials.
- Weigh and measure ingredients using scales, measuring cups or spoons.
- Mix ingredients to form dough or batter using mixing machines.
- Roll and shape dough using rolling pins.
- Cut dough in uniform portions with knife, divider or cutters.
- Decorate and articulate the finishing of cakes
- Place dough in pans, moulds or on trays and bake in oven.
- Observe products while cooking and adjust controls.
- Test baked items by tasting, piercing or smelling them.
- Manage spoilage, turnovers and inventory of stocks and goods.
- Checking that equipment meets health and safety regulations
- Operate slicing and wrapping machines
- Train junior staff as required
- Implement and maintain health and safety regulations
- Responsible for new product development
- Ensure product freshness and food safety.

**Skills/experience for the role**
- At least 2 years of relevant experience in similar field
- Must hold relevant Baker / Pastrycook qualification
- Excellent communication and organisation skills and show initiative

**Personal Attributes**
- Great attention to detail
- Overall good sense of flavours
- Motivated to work autonomously
- Must have a friendly disposition and a co-operative attitude as well as a passion and enthusiasm for your work
- Demonstrated knowledge of Food Safety, OH&S and best practice approaches to preventing injury
- The ability to work to deadlines and remain focused under pressure

We work in an open kitchen therefore a professional and tidy presentation is essential.

**How to apply?**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person