Dog Treats Baker

Baker / Patisserie - Entry Level

Due to a peak production period, we're urgently seeking enthusiastic and capable team members to join us on a fixed-term contract. We have both part-time and full-time roles available, with 3- or 6-month contracts and the possibility of extension.

• Completion of at least 1 year of patisserie course units (or equivalent)
• Or relevant hands-on experience in a similar role
• A quick learner who thrives in a fast-paced environment

About the Role:

You'll play a key role in our handmade dog treat production process. Tasks include:

Production & Preparation:

• Product baking – preparing/cutting biscuits
• Product preparing – preparing icing, fondant, fillings and decorations
• Product decorating – flooding with icing on biscuits to quality standard
• Required to clean mobile equipment and workstations
• Required to operate, clean and setup baking / kitchen / cooking and biscuit and cake decorating equipment (including but not limited to dough mixer, pastry sheeter, oven, etc).
• Required to pack finished products for orders
• Meeting Safety, Production Targets and Quality Regulations and Standards

Key Duties:

• Prepare biscuits by weighing raw materials to appropriate ratio and consistency of dough
• For baking of dog biscuits, you will be using a pastry sheeter, cutting biscuits using cutters and operating the oven to ensure they are baked as required
• Preparing dog friendly icing to appropriate consistencies (dependent on product type)
• Emptying the baking trays once cooled to icing trays
• Following completion of product decoration, packaging the products for orders
• Cleaning of equipment, tools and other utensils used and setup of equipment for the next day

Skills Required:

• Ability to follow instructions and learn multiple processes
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills and good interpersonal skills

Work Hours:

• Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
• No weekend work
• Minimum 20 hours/week availability required
• Ideally 38 hours
• Must have legal working rights in Australia

About Us:

We are Golden BARKery, a gourmet dog bakery established in 2014. We handcraft natural dog treats, cakes, and biscuits sold online and in retail stores across Australia. We're known for our colourful, iced treats – all handmade with dog-friendly, human grade ingredients. Learn more at

How to Apply:

• Apply via Indeed only – please no calls or emails.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application Process:

• Shortlisted applicants will be invited for a 1-2 hour trial – a chance to meet the team, tour the workspace, and assess fit.
• Successful applicants will start as soon as humanly possible

We're excited to meet passionate individuals who want to be part of a fun, fast-paced production team making treats for Aussie dogs

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term

Pay: From $24.95 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Work Location: In person