baker

brisbane bread co; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Brisbane Bread Co is seeking a full-time baker to produce sourdough and yeasted breads for wholesale, retail and in-house use. You will mix, ferment, bake and finish products to consistent quality standards while maintaining ingredient quality and recipe consistency.

The role requires 3+ years of bakery experience, a baking trade qualification or equivalent, and a valid driver’s license for weekly deliveries.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills and ability to work within a team.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Trade qualification in Baking or equivalent industry experience.
• Minimum 3 years' commercial bakery experience (checkable references required).
• Valid unrestricted driver's licence - one day deliveries per week is part of the role.
• Willingness to start work late and weekend shifts and ability to work flexible hours when necessary.
• Strong product knowledge, including artisan sourdough, croissants and pastries.
• Experience producing a broad range of bakery products.

Responsibilities

• Mixing, kneading, fermenting, proving, baking and finishing products to consistent quality standards
• Monitoring ingredient quality and maintaining recipe consistency
• Operating and maintaining commercial bakery equipment safely
• Maintaining a clean and organised work environment, adhering to food safety and hygiene regulations
• Assisting with continuous improvement initiatives
• Deliveries one day per week and at other times during staff annual leave

Skills

Good communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Trade qualification in Baking or equivalent

Job description

As a full-time baker, you will be responsible for creating a delicious range of sourdough and yeasted breads for wholesale, retail and in house use.

Key responsibilities

Mixing, kneading, fermenting, proving, baking and finishing products to consistent quality standards

Monitoring ingredient quality and maintaining recipe consistency

Operating and maintaining commercial bakery equipment safely

Maintaining a clean and organised work environment, adhering to food safety and hygiene regulations

Assisting with continuous improvement initiatives

Deliveries one day per week and at other times during staff annual leave

About you

Trade qualification in Baking or equivalent industry experience

Minimum 3 years' commercial bakery experience (checkable references required)

Valid unrestricted drivers licence - one day deliveries per week is part of the role

Willingness to start work late and weekend shifts and ability to work flexible hours when necessary

Strong product knowledge, including artisan sourdough, croissants and pastries

Experience producing a broad range of bakery products

Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Good communication skills and ability to work within a team