Senior Baker

About Coles

Coles is an Australian retailer that operates supermarkets and liquor stores. As a leading grocery chain, we're committed to providing our customers with high-quality products and exceptional customer service.

We're seeking a skilled Baker to join our team at one of our retail bakeries. If you have experience working in fast-paced bakery environments and are passionate about delivering exceptional results, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Job Description

This role involves working as part of a team to produce a wide range of baked goods, including bread, pastries, and cakes. You'll be responsible for following recipes, operating equipment, and ensuring high-quality products are delivered to our customers.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Trade Certification or Diploma: A formal qualification in baking is essential for this role, demonstrating your commitment to the trade and ability to deliver high-quality results.
• Extensive Baking Experience: We're looking for someone with extensive experience working in a bakery environment, particularly in a high-speed setting.
• Food Safety and Hygiene Knowledge: Your knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices is crucial in maintaining a clean and safe working environment.
• Customer Obsession: As a key member of our bakery team, you'll be interacting with customers daily, so it's essential you're passionate about delivering exceptional customer service.
• PASSION FOR QUALITY AND CONSISTENCY: You take pride in every loaf that you deliver and understand the importance of quality and consistency in our products.
• Mentorship and Team Support: We're looking for a team player who can coach and support other team members in honing their craft.

Benefits

• Laundered Uniform Provided: We provide uniforms and take care of uniform cleaning, so you can focus on what you do best.
• Airconditioned Environment: Work comfortably in a climate-controlled space, ensuring you can focus on creating culinary wonders.
• 5 days shoulder-to-shoulder training: We believe in continuous learning and will provide you comprehensive training to sharpen your skills further.
• Shift Variety: We offer a variety of start times to accommodate your schedule.
• Be part of an award-winning bakery team: Join a network of baking champions who take pride in their craft and are committed to delivering excellence.
• More cash staying in your pocket: Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases. We also offer additional periods of double discount (10%) at various times throughout the year. As well as hotdeals exclusive to team members that translate into additional savings.
• Reward through recognition: Give and receive recognition, linked to our Coles values, through our digital recognition platform 'mythanks'. You can accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for exciting gifts and electronic gift cards from an extensive range of retailers.
• Paid parental leave: We understand how important your life outside work is and offer permanent team members paid parental leave to support you in balancing work and family.