Are you a skilled bread baker with a passion for traditional European bread-making? Or someone willing to learn on the job as a food trades assistant?  Do you want to get away from the city life and live in stunning Queenstown.

If so, we would love to hear from you!

About Us: 

European Bakery is a long-established wholesale bakery in the heart of Queenstown, renowned for our exceptional range of sourdough and traditional European breads and bread products.   We are looking to expand our team and have exciting opportunities for experienced bakers and food trades assistants. 

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 (pay rate $29-$35/ph)

 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.
  • 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.

Position 2: Food Trades Assistant (Packing/Production) - 3 positions available ($28ph)

Key Responsibilities:

  • 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
  • Preparing ingredients
  • Learn to shape breads and other products
  • General kitchen hand and cleaning duties- equipment, work benches and floor
  • Food preparation for our retail operation
  • Primarily in our production space however some customer servicee support for our retail operation may be required
  • Keeping the workstation clean and tidy.
  • Strictly follow our hygiene regulations and understand HACCAP in accordance with the European Bakery Food Plan and Food Safety act
  • No qualification or experience is needed as on-the-job training will be given 

All Roles require

  • Flexibility to work shifts including weekends, and public holidays
  • Hours will start between 7am -1pm and finish between 4pm - 10pm(approx) depending on role, min 35 hours per week
  • 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.

If you’re ready to bring your expertise 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 [email protected].

Join us at European Bakery and be part of something truly special.

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