Experienced Baker

Paddock Bakery; Geelong; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Staff meals and discounts

Progression opportunities

Five-day roster

Growing bakery environment

Job summary

Paddock Bakery in Geelong is seeking an experienced Baker to join our growing team. This full-time role involves early starts between 12–3am, and collaborating closely with Head Baker and Head Chef to produce bread and pastries daily.

We value pride in craft, teamwork in a fast-paced environment, and a commitment to high quality. Pastry experience is a plus, with sponsorship unavailable and Australian working rights required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a professional bakery environment.
• Hold a relevant baking trade qualification.
• Strong knowledge of bread production, fermentation, shaping and baking.
• Be reliable and comfortable with early morning starts.
• Understand and maintain high food safety and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Mixing, shaping, proving and baking a range of high-quality breads and baked goods.
• Maintaining consistency, quality and presentation across all products.
• Following production schedules and ensuring daily production targets are met.
• Operating, cleaning and maintaining bakery equipment and machinery.
• Monitoring stock levels and assisting with production planning.
• Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and workplace cleanliness.
• Working collaboratively with the Head Baker, Head Chef, Bakery and Pastry teams.
• Supporting the training and development of junior team members where required.

Skills

3 years experience

bread production

time management

food safety

driver's licence

Australian working rights

Education

Baking trade qualification

Job description

Baker | Full-Time | Paddock Bakery

About Paddock Bakery

Paddock Bakery is a renowned café and bakery, originally born in Burleigh Heads and now firmly established in the historic Federal Mills precinct in Geelong.

Known for our wood-fired sourdough, crème brûlée doughnuts and quality baked goods, Paddock has quickly become one of Geelong’s busiest hospitality destinations.

At the heart of our bakery is our hand-built red brick wood-fired oven and a passionate team producing quality bread and baked goods seven days a week.

As Paddock continues to grow and expand into new and exciting opportunities, we’re looking for an experienced Baker to join our team and be part of the next stage of our growth.

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants MUST have full Australian working rights.

The Role

This is a full-time position working five days per week, including weekends, with early starts each day between 12 - 3am.

Working closely with our Head Baker and Head Chef and wider Bakery, Pastry and Kitchen teams, you’ll be involved in the daily production of our bread and baked goods, including mixing, shaping, proving and baking.

We’re looking for someone who takes pride in their craft, works well as part of a busy production team and can consistently deliver a high-quality product. Pastry experience would also be highly regarded.

Key Responsibilities

• Mixing, shaping, proving and baking a range of high-quality breads and baked goods
• Maintaining consistency, quality and presentation across all products
• Following production schedules and ensuring daily production targets are met
• Operating, cleaning and maintaining bakery equipment and machinery
• Monitoring stock levels and assisting with production planning
• Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and workplace cleanliness
• Working collaboratively with the Head Baker, Head Chef, Bakery and Pastry teams
• Supporting the training and development of junior team members where required

About You

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have a minimum of 3 years' experience in a professional bakery environment
• Hold a relevant baking trade qualification
• Have strong practical knowledge of bread production, fermentation, shaping and baking
• Be confident using professional bakery equipment and machinery
• Be reliable and comfortable with early morning starts
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Have strong time management and organisational skills
• Understand and maintain high food safety and hygiene standards
• Hold a current driver's licence and have reliable transport
• Have full Australian working rights

What We Offer

• A full-time role within an established and growing bakery
• A consistent five-day roster
• The opportunity to grow with Paddock as we continue expanding into new products, production and wholesale opportunities
• The chance to work with a passionate and experienced bakery and pastry team
• A supportive, fast-paced working environment
• Free on-site parking
• Staff meals and discounts
• Genuine opportunities for progression as the business continues to grow

If you’re an experienced baker who takes pride in producing great bread and wants to be part of an ambitious and growing bakery, we’d love to hear from you.

Important

Important: Sponsorship is not available for this role. Only applicants with full Australian working rights will be considered.