Baker

10 hours ago

Gladstone QLD, Australia 04c18639-30f3-427e-b97c-2363cf5b23a5 Full time $76,000 - $86,000 per year

We are a busy bakery known for high-quality breads, cakes, pies and pastries. We are seeking a skilled Baker to join our Gladstone team. In this role, you will prepare and bake a wide variety of bakery products using industrial ovens and mixers.

Key duties include measuring, mixing and kneading dough; shaping loaves, rolls, cakes and pastries; monitoring baking times and temperatures; decorating finished goods; training junior staff; and maintaining strict hygiene and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare Dough & Batter

  • Weigh and measure baking ingredients (flour, yeast, butter, eggs, etc.)
  • Combine ingredients to make dough or batter

Knead and Shape

  • Knead, roll, cut and shape dough into breads, buns, cakes, tarts and pastries
  • Allow dough to rest or rise for proper texture

Baking

  • Operate ovens and bakery equipment
  • Monitor oven temperatures and adjust baking times to ensure even, high-quality baking

Decorate & Finish

  • Apply icings, glazes and toppings to pastries, breads and cakes

Clean and Maintain

  • Keep the bakery work area, equipment and utensils clean and sanitised
  • Regularly clean trays, pans, mixers and ovens in line with health and safety standards

Train & Supervise

  • Instruct and mentor new or junior bakery staff on recipes, equipment use and best practices
  • Support efficient and productive team performance

Inventory & Ordering

  • Monitor ingredient and supply levels
  • Assist with ordering to ensure uninterrupted production

Skills and Experience

  • Minimum 2 years' commercial bakery experience and/or Certification in Baking (or equivalent) preferred
  • Proven capability in bread making, baking and pastry production (breads, cakes, slices, tarts)
  • Ability to train and coach new bakers/staff
  • Understanding of basic nutrition principles for healthier product choices
  • Strong spoken and written English; comfortable with production logs and SOPs
  • Reliable, proactive and quality-focused attitude
  • Strong attention to detail, cleanliness and food safety practices (including HACCP basics)
  • Comfortable with early starts and busy production periods

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary + super and stable full-time hours
  • Staff discounts and a supportive team culture
  • On-the-job training and structured development within a national brand
  • Regional lifestyle in Gladstone with opportunities to make a local impact

Visa and Work Rights

This vacancy is open to Australian citizens and permanent residents.

We are an approved Standard Business Sponsor.

For suitably qualified candidates, employer nomination under the Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) or the Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494) may be considered, subject to eligibility and Department of Home Affairs requirements.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your baking experience and availability.

Equal Opportunity

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

We never request payment or bank details during the recruitment process.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $76,000.00 – $86,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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