Experienced Baker (Balmain)

Job Description

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.

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

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

- Solid 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 qualified 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 professional working environment.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant baking experience.

Requirements AQF Certificate III in Baking or equivalent qualification OR minimum 3–5 years’ relevant commercial baking experience At least 2 years’ post-qualification or equivalent industry experience Proven experience in artisan and commercial bread production Strong understanding of dough fermentation, baking processes, and quality control Ability to work early mornings, weekends, and under pressure Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently and as part of a team. Required Skill Profession Food Processing Workers Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rdtd8