Baker

Position Details

• Position: Baker
• Location: 75 Hingaia Road, Karaka, Auckland
• Employment Type: Full-time, permanent
• Guaranteed Hours: Minimum 30 hours per week
• Working Days: Six days per week, rostered between Monday and Sunday, with one rostered day off
• Usual Working Hours: 5:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Pay Rate: NZD $28–$35 per hour, depending on skills and experience

Working Hours and Flexibility

Due to the busy nature of our business, the successful candidate may be offered additional working hours to cover peak trading periods, staff sickness, annual leave and other operational requirements. During particularly busy periods, total working hours may increase to up to 55 hours per week.

Applicants should be willing and able to work additional hours when reasonably required, subject to agreed employment terms, appropriate notice and applicable employment law.

Key Responsibilities

1. Prepare, weigh and mix ingredients to produce doughs, batters and fillings according to recipes and daily production requirements.

2. Prepare a variety of doughnuts as a key bakery product, including dough preparation, shaping, frying, filling and finishing.

3. Produce savoury bakery products, including pies, sausage rolls and quiches, by preparing fillings, shaping dough and assembling products.

4. Operate ovens, mixers, fryers and other bakery equipment, monitoring cooking temperatures, times and product quality.

5. Coordinate daily baking schedules and production activities to ensure bakery products are ready for sale on time.

6. Monitor ingredient stock levels, assist with ordering and minimise production waste.

7. Maintain clean and hygienic work areas and equipment in compliance with food safety and workplace health and safety requirements.

8. Assist with front-of-house duties, including preparing coffee and other beverages, serving customers and taking orders, while prioritising baking responsibilities.

Requirements

• At least one year of relevant baking experience.
• Hands-on experience in doughnut production is highly desirable.
• Experience in preparing savoury bakery products, such as pies, sausage rolls and quiches, would be an advantage.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment, with good physical stamina and attention to detail.
• Good teamwork and communication skills, with flexibility to work early mornings, weekends and additional hours when reasonably required, in accordance with agreed employment terms.

If you have a passion for baking, take pride in producing high-quality bakery products and enjoy working in a busy, supportive environment, we would love to hear from you!