Baker & Pastry Specialist – Commercial Bakery

Dough&Iii; Sydney; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cake Ideas Pty Ltd in Chatswood NSW is seeking a skilled Baker / Pastrycook to join our bakery team. You will prepare and bake a variety of bakery products, ensuring consistent quality, efficiency, and food safety across production.

This full-time role requires knowledge of baking techniques, attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. On-site production with standard bakery equipment, focusing on doughs, breads, cakes and pastries.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in baking or a related field, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• Previous experience in a commercial bakery is preferred.
• Knowledge of baking techniques, ingredient preparation and commercial baking equipment.
• Understanding of food safety, hygiene and workplace safety requirements.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to consistent product quality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, mix and process ingredients according to established recipes and production requirements.
• Operate and monitor commercial baking equipment, including ovens, mixers and dough-processing machinery.
• Prepare doughs, batters and other mixtures for bread, cakes, pastries and related bakery products, as required.
• Monitor fermentation, proofing, baking temperatures and baking times to ensure consistent product quality.
• Check the quality, texture, colour and appearance of finished products.
• Adjust ingredient quantities and baking processes when necessary to maintain product consistency.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the bakery and ensure compliance with food safety requirements.
• Monitor ingredient stock levels and assist with ordering supplies.
• Store ingredients and finished products appropriately to maintain freshness and minimise waste.
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures and maintain a clean and organised production area.

Skills

Baking techniques

Food safety

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Relevant baking qualifications or experience

Job description

The Cake Ideas Pty Ltd in Chatswood NSW is seeking a skilled Baker / Pastrycook to join our bakery team. You will prepare and bake a variety of bakery products, ensuring consistent quality, efficiency, and food safety across production.

This full-time role requires knowledge of baking techniques, attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. On-site production with standard bakery equipment, focusing on doughs, breads, cakes and pastries.