Baker

Labour Support Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Velvet Whisk Bakery in Daisy Hill, QLD is seeking a skilled Baker to produce bread loaves, rolls and other bakery products while maintaining food safety and production standards.

The Baker will weigh and mix ingredients, shape dough, operate commercial ovens and mixers, monitor baking conditions and ensure consistent quality and timely production.

Applicants should hold an AQF Certificate III in Baking or an equivalent qualification and have at least 2 years’ experience in a commercial bakery.

Qualifications

• AQF Certificate III in Baking or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of experience as Baker in a commercial bakery.
• Experience preparing, mixing, kneading, maturing and shaping dough.
• Experience operating commercial bakery equipment.
• Experience coordinating baking batches and monitoring oven times.
• Knowledge of food safety and workplace safety.

Responsibilities

• Checking ingredients for quality and freshness before production
• Weighing and measuring ingredients according to recipes
• Preparing, mixing, kneading and shaping dough
• Operating mixers, dough machines and commercial ovens
• Preparing and baking bread, rolls and other bakery products
• Monitoring oven temperatures and baking times
• Checking baked products for quality, size, colour and texture
• Applying glazing, finishing and decorating techniques
• Adjusting recipes and baking methods when required
• Storing ingredients and finished products safely
• Cleaning and maintaining bakery equipment and work areas
• Recording production quantities, wastage and quality issues

Skills

Baking expertise

Quality control

Food safety knowledge

Attention to detail

Independent and collaborative

Education

AQF Certificate III in Baking

Tools

Commercial ovens

Mixers

Dough processing equipment

Job description

The Velvet Whisk Bakery is a bakery business producing fresh bread, rolls and other baked goods for customers. The business is seeking a suitably skilled Baker to undertake production, baking and quality control activities while maintaining food safety, workplace safety and production standards.

They are now seeking a Baker at Daisy Hill, QLD

The Role

The Baker will prepare and bake bread loaves, rolls and other bakery products by weighing and mixing ingredients, preparing and shaping dough, operating baking equipment, monitoring baking conditions, assessing product quality and coordinating production batches. The role requires technical baking skills, sound knowledge of food safety requirements and the ability to maintain consistent product quality.

The annual salary is $80,000 - $85,000 plus superannuation.

The Responsibilities

• Checking ingredients for quality and freshness before production
• Weighing and measuring ingredients according to recipes
• Preparing, mixing, kneading and shaping dough
• Operating mixers, dough machines and commercial ovens
• Preparing and baking bread, rolls and other bakery products
• Monitoring oven temperatures and baking times
• Checking baked products for quality, size, colour and texture
• Applying glazing, finishing and decorating techniques
• Adjusting recipes and baking methods when required
• Storing ingredients and finished products safely
• Cleaning and maintaining bakery equipment and work areas
• Recording production quantities, wastage and quality issues

The Requirements:

• AQF Certificate III in Baking or an equivalent relevant baking qualification.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience as a Baker in a commercial bakery or similar food production environment.
• At least 2 years of experience preparing, mixing, kneading, maturing and shaping dough for bread and bakery products.
• At least 2 years of experience operating commercial bakery equipment including mixers, dough-processing machinery and ovens.
• At least 2 years of experience coordinating baking batches, monitoring oven temperatures and determining appropriate baking times.
• At least 2 years of experience checking raw material quality, weighing ingredients and following recipes and production specifications.
• At least 2 years of experience in baking bread, pastries, cakes, and specialty items
• At least 2 years of experience in artisan and commercial baking techniques, including fermentation, lamination, and dough hydration control
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, workplace health and safety and safe operation of commercial baking equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain consistent product quality while meeting production schedules.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced bakery production environment.