Full-Time Sole-Charge Baker– Bakery Café in Te Aroha, Waikato
Job Description
We are a busy bakery café located in Te Aroha, Waikato currently seeking a full time
Baker. This is a great opportunity for someone with at least 3 years’ of professional
baking experience or relevant qualifications to showcase their skills.
To be successful in the role you will have experience baking pies, pastries, desserts,
bread and cakes. You should also be able to make your pastry and fillings on your own
without supervision.

Our bakery opens 7 days a week, and you would start work at 4:30 am so most baked
goods are prepared and ready when we open. The expected work week is minimum 30
hours to maximum 40 hours a week depending on roster.

Hourly rate, dependent on skills level and experience, is in the range of $25-$35 per hour.

You will be working unsupervised, and we therefore need someone who has experience
working on their own for a bakery or similar establishment.

As a Baker your responsibilities include

  • Inspect and clean equipment and machinery before production, ensuring
    compliance with food safety and occupational health regulations.
  • Check the quality of raw materials, weigh and measure ingredients accurately.
  • Mix, knead, mould, cut, and shape dough and pastry products.
  • Prepare and manage all aspects of pastry fillings and production independently.
  • Monitor oven temperatures, bake products in batches, and ensure correct baking
    times for optimal results.
  • Apply icing, glazes, and decorative finishes to cakes, pastries, and baked goods.
  • Responsible for open bakery cafe
  • Operate machinery for rolling, moulding dough, and cutting biscuits.
  • Maintain ingredient inventory by monitoring freshness and stock levels.
  • Keep the work environment clean by following food safety standards, cleaning
    equipment, and greasing trays.
  • Perform basic machinery maintenance and ensure all tools are properly cleaned
    and stored at the end of the day.

Qualifications/Work Experience:

  • You must have either a relevant Level 4 qualification OR
  • at least 3 years of relevant experience in a commercial bakery, bakery school,
    café, restaurant, hotel, or similar establishment.

To apply for the position please email your CV and a cover letter explaining your
relevant qualifications and experience.

The successful candidate must be able to pass a drug test and have a clean criminal
record.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

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