BAKER

Bakers Crust; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra weekend work

Job summary

Bakers Crust in Sunshine West, Melbourne, is seeking an experienced Baker to join our wholesale production team, responsible for mixing, shaping, proofing, and baking a range of artisan breads to meet daily wholesale orders.

This hands-on role requires at least 2 years in baking, wholesale bakery experience preferred, and a food handling certificate. Monday to Friday starts between 7am and 9am, with shifts finishing between 3pm and 5pm.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in baking and dough mixing.
• Wholesale bakery experience is highly preferable.
• Strong understanding of bread production processes.
• Ability to work quickly under time pressure.
• Current food handling certificate or willingness to obtain one.
• Monday to Friday; starts 7am–9am; finishes 3:00–5:00 PM.

Responsibilities

• Mix and prepare doughs for various bread types
• Scale, divide, shape, and proof products
• Operate ovens and monitor baking processes to ensure consistent quality
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, food safety, and workplace cleanliness
• Work efficiently to meet production schedules and daily targets
• Assist with general bakery duties as required

Skills

Baking

Dough handling

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Food handling certificate

Tools

Ovens

Proofer/Prep gear

Job description

Baker Position – Bakers Crust Wholesale Bakery

Location: Sunshine West, Melbourne, VIC (family-owned wholesale bakery specialising in artisan breads)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Baker to join our wholesale production team. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced environment where you'll be responsible for mixing, shaping, proofing, and baking a range of artisan breads and other products to meet daily wholesale orders.

Key Responsibilities

• Mix and prepare doughs for various bread types
• Scale, divide, shape, and proof products
• Operate ovens and monitor baking processes to ensure consistent quality
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, food safety, and workplace cleanliness
• Work efficiently to meet production schedules and daily targets
• Assist with general bakery duties as required

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 2 years' experience in baking and dough mixing (essential)
• Previous experience in a wholesale bakery environment is highly preferable (but not essential)
• Strong understanding of bread production processes, including dough handling and fermentation
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under time pressure
• Reliable, punctual, and physically fit for a production role
• Positive team attitude and commitment to quality
• Current food handling certificate (or willingness to obtain one)
• Monday to Friday
• Starts between 7am - 9am
• Shifts typically finish between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM (depending on daily production)

If you're passionate about bread, thrive in an early-start environment, and want to be part of a dedicated team producing great artisan products, we'd love to hear from you.

Extra weekend work is available at times