Artisan Pastry Cook - Early Mornings, Growth & Mentorship

Farmer'S Bakehouse; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Farmer's Bakehouse in Dubbo is seeking a skilled baker to join our local team, crafting pastries, breads and cakes using traditional methods alongside artisan approaches.

You'll work early mornings, ensure quality, safety, and consistency, and contribute to a supportive bakery environment focused on fresh, high‑quality products for our community.

Hands-on experience with wild yeast starters and long fermentation is valued to sustain our core daily offering.

Qualifications

• A recognised qualification in baking, pastry work or culinary arts, or equivalent hands‑on experience in a bakery environment.
• Proficiency in operating standard bakery equipment including mixers, ovens and proving cabinets.
• Solid understanding of baking techniques, ingredients and food safety practices.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high quality and consistency in all baked goods.
• Ability to work early mornings and flexible hours as required by bakery operations.
• Excellent physical stamina and the ability to stand for extended periods whilst working in a warm environment.
• Reliability and punctuality with a strong work ethic.
• Good communication and teamwork skills, with a willingness to support colleagues

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake a variety of pastries, cakes, breads and other baked goods according to established recipes and quality standards.
• Assist with mixing, kneading and shaping dough for different products
• Monitor baking times and temperatures to ensure products are cooked to perfection
• Decorate pastries and cakes with icing, fillings and other toppings as required
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards throughout the bakery, including equipment and work surfaces
• Stock shelves and display cases with finished baked goods
• Support the wider bakery team with stock rotation and inventory management
• Operate bakery equipment safely and responsibly, following all manufacturer guidelines
• Assist with packing and labelling products for retail sale
• Respond to customer enquiries regarding baked goods and ingredients

Skills

Baking qualification

Bakery equipment

Food safety

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Early shifts

Education

Certificate/Diploma in Baking

Tools

Mixers

Ovens

Proving cabinets

Job description

Farmer's Bakehouse in Dubbo is seeking a skilled baker to join our local team, crafting pastries, breads and cakes using traditional methods alongside artisan approaches.

You'll work early mornings, ensure quality, safety, and consistency, and contribute to a supportive bakery environment focused on fresh, high‑quality products for our community.

Hands-on experience with wild yeast starters and long fermentation is valued to sustain our core daily offering.