
Apprentice Baker
4 days ago
**Apprentice Baker - Build Your Future with Bakers Delight**
**Location: Barkly Square, Brunswick | Full-Time | Approx. 38 Hours per Week**
**More than a job - this is the start of your business journey.**
At **Bakers Delight**, we don’t just bake bread - we build careers. With over 40 years of success and more than 500 bakeries across Australia, we offer more than a trade: we offer a pathway. Whether your dream is to become a **qualified baker, team leader, manager, or even own your own franchise**, it all starts here.
We’re on the lookout for a motivated **Apprentice Baker** to join our team at **Barkly Square in Brunswick** - someone eager to learn, work hard, and grow with a business that rewards ambition.
**Where Can This Role Take You?**
- **Qualified Baker** - Gain your nationally recognised trade certification**:
- Team Leader or Bakery Manager** - Step up, lead others, and take charge**:
- Trainer or Mentor** - Share your skills with future apprentices**:
- Franchise Owner** - Own and operate your own bakery through one of Australia’s most trusted franchise systems
At Bakers Delight, over **90% of franchisees started their journey just like this - as bakers on the floor.** If you're serious about building a business, we’re serious about supporting your growth.
**What You’ll Do as an Apprentice**:
- Bake fresh, high-quality bread and pastries from scratch
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness, safety, and food quality
- Support stock management and reduce waste
- Deliver helpful, friendly service when needed - we’re a team
- Learn every aspect of the bakery business from the ground up
**What We’re Looking For**:
- A real passion for baking and learning a hands-on trade
- Interest in a long-term career, not just a short-term role
- Early riser - some shifts start as early as 2:00am
- A team player with a strong work ethic and a great attitude
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills
- Available to work across a 7-day rotating roster
**What You’ll Get**:
- Paid apprenticeship with full training from day one
- Nationally recognised trade qualification
- Clear career pathway and promotion opportunities
- Supportive, close-knit team in a trusted national brand
- The chance to one day run your own bakery
**Eligibility**:
To be eligible for an Australian Apprenticeship, you must be an **Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident**.
**Ready to bake your future from the ground up?**
This is more than just earning a crust - it’s your chance to build a fulfilling, long-term career with endless opportunity. Join a brand that believes in growing from within.
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $13.09 per hour
Expected hours: 38 per week
**Benefits**:
- Free food
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Public holidays
- Weekend availability
Supplementary Pay:
- Penalty rates
**Experience**:
- Food handling: 1 year (preferred)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (required)
Work Location: In person