Baker

Position Title: Pastry Baker

Employer: Montelink Limited 

Location: Waikanae, Kāpiti Coast

Employment Type: Full‑time, Permanent

Hours: 35–45 hours per week (early mornings required)

Role Purpose

The Pastry Baker is responsible for preparing, baking, and finishing a wide range of pastries, breads, savouries, and cabinet items to a consistent, high standard. The role supports daily café production, wholesale orders, catering, and fundraising programmes. The Pastry Baker must maintain excellent food safety, efficiency, and reliability in a fast‑paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce daily pastries, breads, savouries, slices, muffins, scones, and specialty bakery items

• Prepare doughs, batters, fillings, custards, creams, and glazes according to recipes

• Operate commercial bakery equipment safely (mixers, ovens, sheeters, proofers, etc.)

• Maintain strict food safety and hygiene standards under the Food Act 2014 and Food Control Plan

• Follow daily production schedules and meet deadlines for café service and catering orders

• Ensure consistent product quality, taste, and presentation

• Monitor stock levels, rotate ingredients, and assist with ordering

• Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient bakery workspace

• Assist with developing new products and seasonal specials

• Work collaboratively with the kitchen and front‑of‑house team

• Train junior staff when required

Skills & Experience Required

• Minimum 2 years full‑time professional bakery , pastry experience or NZQF Level 3 or higher qualification.

• Knowledge of food safety, allergen management, and hygiene standards

• Good communication and teamwork skills

• Ability to work early mornings and meet daily production targets

• No criminal background and must be of clean character.