Baker

Pekarna Cafe & Bakehouse; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Pekarna Cafe & Bakehouse in Newcastle is seeking a baker to join our small team and help us produce European sweet and savoury pastries in-house.

We welcome applicants with all levels of experience; training will be provided to learn our recipes, products, and methods. A genuine interest in baking and food, reliability, and attention to detail are valued traits.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in baking and food.
• Reliable, hardworking and willing to learn.
• Good attention to detail and pride in what you produce.
• Ability to work independently once trained.
• Professional baking or pastry experience is preferred, but not essential.
• A qualified pastry chef would be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and baking our range of in-house sweet and savoury products.
• Following recipes and maintaining consistent quality.
• Preparing ingredients and keeping the baking area clean and organised.
• Learning our existing products and baking methods.
• Helping out in the cafe when needed, including making coffee and serving customers.

Skills

Baking

Food handling

Job description

Pekarna Cafe & Bakehouse is looking for a baker to join our small team and help us produce our range of European sweet and savoury pastries and baked goods in-house. We are open to people with all levels of experience. If you're a qualified pastry chef or experienced baker, that's fantastic. But if you're someone who simply loves baking at home, has a good understanding of food and enjoys working with their hands, we'd also love to hear from you. Training will be provided to learn our recipes, products and methods.

Key responsibilities

Preparing and baking our range of in-house sweet and savoury products

Following recipes and maintaining consistent quality

Preparing ingredients and keeping the baking area clean and organised

Learning our existing products and baking methods

Helping out in the cafe when needed, including making coffee and serving customers

About you

A genuine interest in baking and food

Reliable, hardworking and willing to learn

Good attention to detail and pride in what you produce

Ability to work independently once trained

Professional baking or pastry experience is preferred, but not essential

A qualified pastry chef would be highly regarded

Ability and willingness to occasionally help with coffee and customers would be a bonus