Experienced Baker (Balmain)

Baker

Business: Balmain Bread

Location: 300 Darling Street, Balmain NSW 2041

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: $[insert salary] + superannuation

Balmain Bread is seeking an experienced Baker to join our production team in Balmain. The successful applicant will be responsible for preparing, producing, baking, decorating, and finishing a range of bread, rolls, pastries, cakes, and other flour-based products in accordance with recipes, production schedules, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities


- The successful applicant will be responsible for:


- Preparing and producing bread, rolls, pastries, cakes, and other flour-based products according to business recipes and production requirements.


- Measuring, mixing, kneading, moulding, shaping, cutting, and proving doughs and mixtures using appropriate techniques and equipment.


- Operating commercial ovens, mixers, proofers, dough sheeters, moulders, and other bakery equipment safely and efficiently.


- Monitoring baking times, oven temperatures, product colour, texture, volume, and overall quality during the baking process.


- Preparing fillings, icings, glazes, toppings, and decorations for pastry and cake products.


- Decorating, finishing, and presenting products to meet Balmain Bread’s quality and presentation standards.


- Checking the quality of raw ingredients and finished products to ensure freshness, consistency, and compliance with food safety requirements.


- Planning daily production requirements in consultation with management to ensure sufficient quantities are produced on time.


- Maintaining a clean, hygienic, and organised production area in accordance with food safety and workplace health and safety procedures.


- Storing ingredients and finished products correctly to maintain quality and reduce wastage.


- Assisting with stock rotation, inventory control, and ordering of ingredients where required.


- Training and guiding junior staff or assistants in baking techniques, equipment use, hygiene, and workplace procedures. Requirements Applicants must have:


- Relevant qualification in baking, bread production, pastry production, commercial cookery, patisserie, food production, or a closely related field; or equivalent industry experience.


- At least 2–3 years of hands-on experience in a commercial bakery or flour-based product production environment.


- Strong knowledge of dough preparation, fermentation, proving, shaping, baking, and finishing techniques.


- Experience producing bread, rolls, pastries, cakes, and similar products in a commercial environment.


- Ability to follow recipes, production schedules, quality standards, and workplace procedures accurately.


- Valuable understanding of food safety, hygiene, and workplace health and safety requirements.


- Ability to work early mornings, weekends, public holidays, and flexible shifts as required.


- Strong attention to detail, reliability, honesty, and commitment to producing high-quality products.


- Ability to work independently and as part of a fast-paced team.

Benefits Successful applicants will receive:


- Full-time, stable employment with consistent working hours.


- Competitive salary package plus superannuation.


- Opportunity to work in an established local bakery business.


- Supportive and friendly team environment.


- Opportunity to develop and refine professional baking skills.


- Hands-on experience with a variety of bread, pastry, cake, and flour-based products.


- Training and support from experienced team members and management.


- Long-term career development opportunities for the right candidate.


- A clean, organised, and qualified working environment.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant baking experience. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qv4bl