Baker

Starlight Bakery; Sydney; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Starlight Bakery is seeking a qualified and experienced Baker to undertake hands-on preparation and baking of bread, rolls and sweet and savoury bakery products. The role covers the complete baking process from measuring ingredients through to proving, baking, cooling and quality checking finished goods.

Our product range includes Filipino-style breads such as pandesal, Spanish bread, ensaymada and Ube cakes, with other items baked on site.

Qualifications

• AQF Certificate III or IV in a relevant trade or equivalent.
• 1 year of relevant trade experience.
• Experience preparing and baking bread and rolls from raw ingredients.
• Ability to follow recipes and manage multiple batches.
• Knowledge of food safety and safe operation of bakery equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bread and roll dough by weighing, measuring and mixing ingredients.
• Knead, divide, mould, shape, rest and prove dough for various products.
• Prepare fillings such as ube, coconut and pork asado per recipes.
• Operate mixers, ovens and bakery equipment; manage oven settings and baking times.
• Coordinate daily production from preparation to cooling and presentation.
• Inspect ingredients and finished products; rotate stock and maintain quality.
• Maintain clean and sanitised work areas; comply with WHS procedures.
• Work collaboratively with the bakery team to meet production requirements.

Skills

Bread baking

Dough preparation

Oven operation

Food safety

Team collaboration

Education

AQF Certificate III or IV

Tools

Commercial mixers

Industrial ovens

Job description

Employer: Starbake Pty Ltd (trading as Starlight Bakery)

Employment: Full-time, ongoing | 38 hours per week

Location: 17 Hill End Road, Doonside NSW 2767

About the role

Starlight Bakery is seeking a qualified and experienced Baker to undertake hands-on preparation and baking of its bread, rolls and sweet and savoury bakery products. The position involves the complete baking process, from measuring ingredients and preparing dough through to proving, baking, cooling and quality checking finished goods. Our product range includes Filipino-style breads and baked goods such as pandesal, Spanish bread, ensaymada, Ube cakes together with other bakery items prepared on site.

Key responsibilities

Prepare bread and roll dough from raw ingredients by weighing, measuring and mixing ingredients according to recipes and production requirements.

Knead, divide, mould, shape, rest and prove dough for bread rolls, pandesal, Spanish bread, ensaymada and other bakery products.

Prepare and incorporate suitable sweet and savoury fillings, including ube, coconut and pork asado fillings, in accordance with established recipes.

Operate commercial mixers, ovens and other bakery equipment; manage oven settings, baking times and product appearance to achieve consistent results.

Coordinate daily production from preparation and batch scheduling through to baking, de-panning, cooling and presentation of finished products.

Inspect ingredients and finished products, manage stock rotation, and maintain consistent quality, portion sizes and product freshness.

Maintain clean and sanitised work areas, trays, tins, utensils and equipment, and comply with food safety and work health and safety procedures.

Work collaboratively with the bakery team to meet production requirements and contribute to improvements in recipes and baking processes.

Skills and experience

Relevant trade qualification, such as AQF Certificate III or IV, or a comparable qualification, or at least 1 year of relevant trade experience

Practical experience preparing and baking bread and rolls from raw ingredients, including mixing, kneading, shaping, proving and oven management.

Ability to follow recipes, calculate ingredient quantities, maintain quality standards and manage multiple batches within production schedules.

Working knowledge of food safety, hygiene and safe operation of commercial bakery equipment.

Ability to work effectively as part of a team and undertake early morning or rostered bakery shifts as reasonably required.