We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Baker to join our team.
Company Name: LT and L Co Limited
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Position: Full-time Baker
Pay Rate: $25 – $30 per hour (before tax)
Hours of Work: Minimum 30 hours per week, up to 60 hours per week
About the Company
LT and L Co Limited operates a busy bakery and café in Auckland, specialising in a wide range of freshly baked goods and café products. We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Baker to join our team.
Role Overview
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Baker to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and baking a variety of baked products including muffins, pies, cookies, cakes, and pastries in a commercial bakery and café environment. The role involves ensuring the consistent production of high-quality baked goods while maintaining food safety, hygiene, and compliance with established production standards.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Check cleanliness and readiness of equipment and work areas before production to ensure compliance with occupational health and safety standards
- Inspect raw materials and ingredients to ensure quality and suitability for baking
- Weigh and measure ingredients accurately according to recipes and production schedules
- Prepare, mix, knead, and process dough for baked products
- Shape, mould, and prepare dough for baking
- Monitor oven temperatures and baking times to ensure products are baked correctly
- Load, unload, and manage baked products during the baking process, including cooling and handling after baking
- Operate bakery machinery used for mixing, dividing, moulding, and shaping dough
- Maintain cleanliness of baking trays, equipment, and work areas throughout and after production
- Ensure all bread products meet required quality, hygiene, and food safety standards
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Candidates must meet at least one of the following requirements:
- A relevant NZQF Level 4 qualification; OR
- At least two years of relevant work experience
Other Skills Required
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Knowledge of food hygiene standards, stock rotation, and proper food storage methods
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment
- Ability to work in early morning and weekends