Baker (Brunswick)

Bakers Delight has been baking the same way for forty years, committed to simplicity and consistency. At Barkly Square, Bakers Delight has been serving the local community freshly baked produce since 2012, with a dedicated team of bakers baking continuously throughout the day to ensure only the freshest product is provided. All bread is made from scratch and baked fresh every day, with over 500 bakeries across Australia and New Zealand. Located in the heart of Brunswick, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality breads, pastries, cakes, and confectionery products while maintaining exceptional standards of food safety and craftsmanship. We're known for our warm customer service and our commitment to providing fresh, delicious baked goods to our valued local community. Position Overview We are seeking a skilled and passionate Baker to join our production team at our Barkly Square location. The Baker at Bakers Delight is responsible for managing daily bakery operations and delivering consistently high-quality, fresh, and visually appealing baked products that align with our brand standards and customer expectations. The role involves preparing doughs, batters, and fillings, operating bakery equipment including ovens, mixers, and proofing chambers, maintaining consistency in taste, texture, portion control, and presentation, monitoring product quality at all stages of production, and ensuring strict compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations. The Baker also manages ingredient inventory, coordinates with other kitchen staff, minimises product wastage, and contributes to product development, while working efficiently in a fast-paced production environment to support smooth operations and maintain high team standards. Essential Criteria:
- Proven experience as a Baker or in a commercial bakery production role for at least 3-4 years
- Strong knowledge of baking techniques, production processes, and bakery operations
- Proficiency with bakery machinery and equipment
- Excellent attention to detail and time management skills
- Ability to work efficiently in a busy, quick-paced environment
- Strong commitment to food safety and hygiene standards
- Positive attitude, reliability, and a team player mentality Key Responsibilities
- Organise and oversee the preparation and baking processes according to production schedules and recipes
- Prepare and bake a wide range of breads, pastries, sweet treats and savoury options including pizzas and scrolls while maintaining consistent flavour, quality, and portion standards
- Develop and introduce new products and recipes based on seasonal ingredients and market demand
- Check and maintain product quality throughout preparation, baking, cooling, and packaging stages
- Operate and maintain bakery equipment including ovens, mixers, proofing chambers, and production machinery
- Monitor ingredient inventory, place orders for supplies, and control food costs and wastage
- Ensure all food safety, hygiene, and workplace health and safety regulations are always followed
- Work collaboratively with other production and kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations
- Maintain a clean, organised, and safe bakery production area
- Provide support and guidance to junior staff members where required What We Offer
- A competitive salary package at or above award rate, including superannuation and performance-based incentives
- Comprehensive professional development opportunities, including training programs, mentoring, and pathways for career advancement
- A positive and inclusive workplace with a collaborative team culture and commitment to work-life balance
- Attractive leave options, including paid annual leave, personal leave, and flexible scheduling where possible
- Safe working environment with modern bakery equipment and commitment to workplace health and safety
- Staff rewards program with exclusive benefits for team members Bakers Delight is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We can't wait to see how you can contribute to our team! Pay: $76,515.00 – $80,000.00 per year Work Location: In person Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rm5p6