Baker

Labour Support Group; City of 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 join its production team, producing bread loaves, rolls and other bakery items.

You will weigh and mix ingredients, shape dough, operate mixers and ovens, monitor baking conditions, and ensure product quality while upholding food safety and workplace safety standards.

Qualifications

• AQF Certificate III in Baking or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of experience in a commercial bakery.
• Knowledge of food safety and production standards.

Responsibilities

• Weigh and mix ingredients according to recipes.
• Shape dough and bake bread, rolls and bakery products.
• Operate mixers, dough processing machinery and ovens.
• Monitor oven temperatures and baking times; ensure product quality.

Skills

Baking techniques

Quality control

Food safety

Education

AQF Certificate III in Baking

Tools

Commercial ovens

Mixers

Dough-processing machinery

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

The Client 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.

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

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.