We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated bakers and food trades assistants to work in our commercial wholesale bakery.  This is a fast paced but fun environment situated in Queenstown - one of the most stunning environments on earth!

About Us: 

European Bakery is a long-established wholesale bakery in the heart of Queenstown, renowned for our exceptional range of traditional European breads and bread products. With another busy summer season and growth upon us, we are looking to expand our team and are offering several exciting opportunities for those willing to be part of our team. 

What We Offer:

  • Full-time, permanent positions with a guaranteed minimum of 35 hours per week.
  • Competitive pay rate depending experience.
  • A supportive and diverse team environment in one of New Zealand’s most beautiful towns.

ROLE:  BAKER - 3 positions availiable 

 Duties:

  • Prepare and bake a variety of artisan breads using traditional, manual
    methods.
  • Mix all doughs from scratch, including using a natural sourdough starter.
  • Operate and manage a deck oven and rotational oven, ensuring efficient workflow.
  • Hand-cut and shape dough with precision and efficiency, maintaining the highest standards of craftsmanship.
  • Troubleshoot and make necessary adjustments to dough and baking processes.
  • Manage the flow of dough production to ensure optimum efficiency in the bakery.
  • Some shift leadership may be offered for the right candidate

What We’re Looking For the Bakers Role:

  • A qualified baker  (NZQA Level 4 bakery/pastry or above) or trained equivalent with a minimum of 3 years of experience.
  • Strong dough mixing and shaping skills, with experience in a medium-scale wholesale bakery.
  • Proven ability to manage the production flow from mixing to baking.
  • A genuine passion for bread-making and a keen interest in being part of an evolving artisan bakery.
  • Flexibility to work shifts including weekends, and public holidays
  • Hours will start between 7am -9.30am and finish between 4pm - 8pm (approx) depending on role
  • Physical fitness to handle frequent heavy lifting and long hours on your feet.
  • Ability to understand and converse in English
  • A great team member
  • Willingness to participate in a skill trial to demonstrate your capabilities.
  • NZ citizenship, residency, or a valid NZ work visa.
  • Pay rate $30 - $35 hour depending on experience

Position 2: Food Trades Assistant (Production and Packing) - 3 positions available

Key Responsibilities:

The type of duties would include:

  • Slicing, packaging and labelling bread 
  • Packing a large variety of bread into crates and boxes
  • Prepare boxes and labels accurately
  • Operate machinery in accordance with safety standards
  • Topping and finishing of products
  • Frying doughnuts
  • learning to scale and mold dough products 
  • General kitchen hand and cleaning duties
  • Keeping the workstation clean and tidy.
  • Cleaning of equipment, work benches and floors
  • Deep cleaning on an ongoing basis
  • Strictly follow our hygiene regulations and understand HACCAP in accordance with the European Bakery Food Plan and Food Safety act

what we require for foods trade:

  • Are an NZ citizen, resident or have a valid NZ work visa
  • On-the-job training will be given, however you would need to have at least 6 months experience in a similar environment.
  • hours and start times vary depending on role the (9am-6pm production/1pm - 11pm packing)
  • Payrate $28 an hour

Must haves:  Be fit and able to stand for long periods of time, a good understanding and be able to communicate in English.

If you’re ready to bring your enthusiam to our vibrant bakery in Queenstown and be a part of our continued success, we’d love to hear from you.

Please send your cover letter and CV, detailing your relevant experience and NZ residency or work visa status, to people@europeanbakery.co.nz.

 

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