Baker

OCAB Bakery Yarraville; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-Life balance

Competitive pay

Friendly Working Environment

Career Development

Supportive team environment

On-the-job training

Job summary

OCAB Bakery Yarraville is seeking an experienced baker to join our team in a full‑time capacity. The role runs from 6am to 2pm and focuses on producing high‑quality breads, pastries and viennoiserie with close attention to detail.

The successful candidate will bring at least three years of commercial baking experience, strong teamwork, and a passion for craft. We offer a supportive environment, competitive pay, and opportunities for development at our Melbourne area bakery.

Qualifications

• At least three years of commercial baking experience.
• Strong team collaboration and reliability.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Meticulous attention to quality and presentation of baked goods.
• Clear communication and ability to work with others.
• Ability to bake a range of pastries and breads including croissants and viennoiserie.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake bread using established recipes and techniques.
• Maintain high quality and presentation standards for all products.
• Keep work area clean, organized and sanitary.
• Assist with stocking ingredients and rotating supplies.
• Collaborate with team to identify process improvements.
• Adhere to food safety and hygiene regulations.

Skills

Baking experience

Teamwork

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Pastry & bread

Job description

OCAB Bakery Yarraville is looking for an experienced baker to join our team!

Why Join Us?

• Work-Life balance: We offer steady roster, Early finishes, make the most of your afternoon!

• We offer Competitive pay for the right candidates

• Friendly Working Environment: Close-knit team, warm, great banter and who take pride in what we do

• Career Development: Training and development to refine your skills.

• A supportive team environment where craftsmanship and passion are valued.

• Valuable on the job training from experience baker and pastry chef

About the role

OCAB Bakery Yarraville is currently looking for an experienced Baker to join our team. This full-time role is an excellent opportunity for a skilled person to contribute to the production of high-quality baked goods and pastries.

The successful candidate must be available to work from 6am to 2pm.

Your duties will include but not be limited to:

• Preparing and baking bread using established recipes and techniques

• Strong knowledge of sourdough technic

• Strong knowledge of lamination (croissant, pasties and viennoiserie)

• Ensuring all baked products meet quality and presentation standards

• Maintaining a clean and organised work area throughout the baking process

• Assisting in the stocking and rotation of ingredients and supplies

• Collaborating with the team to identify and implement process improvements

• Adhering to all food safety and hygiene regulations

• Must be able to show they can work in a team and time management is essential.

• Possibility to develop your own creation (new bread or pastry item)

About You

Along with your strong work ethic and previous experience in a similar role as a Baker or Pastry Chef, you'll have/be:

• Have at least three years of commercial baking experience

• Full Australian working rights or be a permanent resident

• Strong understanding of baking techniques, ingredient properties and food safety standards

• Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure, be reliable and have great attention to detail

• Good communication and teamwork skills

• Able to bake a range of pastries and bread (croissant, scrolls, viennoiserie)

• Passion for creating high-quality baked goods

About us

OCAB Bakery Yarraville is a newly established bakery and a sister store to the very popular OCAB Bakery Moonee Ponds. Friends Hooman and Tristan have worked hard to source the finest quality ingredients to create delicious, freshly-baked breads, pastries and other treats. Both bakeries are well known for their friendly service, inviting atmosphere and high-quality products.