Baker

Phillippa's Trade; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Phillippa's Trade is seeking a full-time Baker for our market-leading retail bakery in Melbourne, using premium local ingredients to craft natural yeasted and sourdough breads, pastries and croissants.

You will work with a 30-year-old starter, mastering traditional techniques and authentic ingredients, while maintaining punctuality and managing the physical demands of baking. Training in traditional production techniques will be provided; room for career growth is available.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years' experience in a bakery making scratch doughs
• Ability to work in a fast-paced bakery environment
• Willingness to learn traditional production techniques
• Team-oriented with good communication skills
• Ability to manage physical demands of baking

Responsibilities

• Make natural yeasted doughs and sourdough breads using our starter
• Bake pastries and croissants from scratch using traditional techniques
• Maintain punctuality and manage the physical demands of baking

Skills

Team player

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Quick learner

Can-do attitude

Punctual

Job description

A full-time Baker position in a market-leading retail bakery producing high-quality products from premium local ingredients. You will hone your skills making natural yeasted and sourdough breads, pastries, and croissants using traditional techniques and authentic ingredients.

Key responsibilities

Make natural yeasted (time dough) and sourdough breads with our 30-year-old starter, without improving ingredients

Make pastries and croissants from scratch using traditional techniques and authentic ingredients

Maintain punctuality and manage the physical demands of baking

About you

At least 6 years' experience in a bakery making scratch doughs

Team player with organizational skills and attention to detail

Quick learner with a can-do attitude

Punctual, fit, and strong with ability to manage physical demands of baking

Some management experience is an advantage

Sponsorship not available

Room for career growth within the business

Working environment where people are passionate and engaged

Training in traditional production techniques