Baker

Breadhead; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Job summary

Breadhead in Tauranga is seeking a dedicated baker to join our busy community bakery. Do you have at least 3 years commercial experience and a passion for sourdough, yeasted breads, pastries and cafe staples?

You will work early mornings (as early as 3am–5am), prepare daily batches, manage weights and hydrations, and help uphold high standards for cafe and catering orders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of commercial bakery experience.
• Proficient in dough management, including weights & hydrations, mixing, dividing, proofing and baking a range of doughs.
• Ready to work 5 days a week in a 7-day operation and start as early as 3am.

Responsibilities

• Display accuracy, skill and care in dough management for bread, pastry and savory products.
• Plan daily volumes and calculate flour weights and hydrations.
• Weight, mix, divide, shape, proof and store doughs consistently.
• Assess raw ingredients quality and adjust weights as needed.
• Prepare doughs to set recipes for multiple items.
• Organize loading, baking and unloading of products for cafe and catering orders.
• Maintain high standards through baking of bread and pastries daily.

Skills

Dough management

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Shift work

Education

Certificate in Baking or similar qualification

Job description

Explore numerous baker jobs in Tauranga , where the demand for skilled baking professionals is consistent. These roles involve crafting a variety of baked goods, from breads and pastries to cakes and desserts. Baker positions in Tauranga often require early morning starts and attention to detail, ensuring high-quality products for customers.
Job opportunities for bakers can be found in local bakeries, cafes, supermarkets, and hotels throughout Tauranga . The responsibilities include mixing ingredients, shaping dough, monitoring ovens, and decorating finished products. Bakers must maintain cleanliness and adhere to food safety standards.
Advancement opportunities may include becoming a head baker or pastry chef. Employers seek candidates with experience, creativity, and a passion for baking. Search for baker jobs in Tauranga to find the perfect opportunity to showcase your baking skills and contribute to the local culinary scene.

What People Ask

While formal qualifications are not always mandatory, a Certificate in Baking or a similar qualification can significantly improve your job prospects. Practical experience and a strong understanding of baking techniques are highly valued. Food safety certifications are beneficial.

Bakers often work early morning shifts to prepare fresh products for the day. Working hours can vary, but expect to work weekends and holidays. Some bakeries may offer part-time positions with flexible hours.

The average salary for a baker in Tauranga ranges from NZD 45,000 to NZD 65,000 per year, depending on experience and the type of establishment. Entry-level positions may start at the lower end of the range, while experienced bakers or pastry chefs can earn more. Benefits may include employee discounts and health insurance.

Key skills for a baker include knowledge of baking techniques, attention to detail, creativity, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure. Good communication skills and the ability to work in a team are beneficial. Physical stamina is needed, as the job involves standing for long periods.

Top employers for baker jobs in Tauranga include The Baker's Table, Volare Bread, and local supermarket chains like Countdown and New World. These establishments offer various opportunities for bakers, from entry-level positions to more senior roles. Check their career pages for current openings.

Baker

Job Description

Do you have a minimum of 3 years commercial experience as a baker, have a genuine love of this craft and want to join a fantastic professional team?

Minimum Hours Per Week; 30 hours

Company; Breadhead is a busy community bakery in Tauranga, with a second site at Toi Tauranga Art Gallery. We bake an epic rage of sourdough, yeasted bread, pastry, sweets and savoury food and brew banging coffee.

Eligibility Criteria;

• Must have a minimum 3 years commercial experience as a Baker
• Must be proficient in all aspects of dough management, including calculating weights and hydrations, mixing, dividing, storing, proofing, shaping and baking of a variety of yeasted, non yeasted and enriched doughs
• Must be ready to work 5 days a week in a rostered 7-day a week operation
• Must be ready to work as early as 3am-5am and split shifts

Summary of Job Responsibilities;

• Displaying accuracy, skill and care during all aspects of dough management specific to all bread, pastry and savoury products
• Planning volume of bread and pastry required on a daily basis and calculating flour and ingredients weights and hydrations for all doughs
• Accurate and consistent weighing, mixing, dividing, shaping, proofing and storage of doughs (sourdough, yeasted doughs and enriched doughs)
• Checking the quality of raw ingredients and calculating flour and ingredient weights and hydrations for all doughs
• Making dough to set recipe for multiple different items
• Organising the process of loading, baking and unloading different types and volumes of bread and pastry
• Baking what is required each day for the cafe and catering orders
• Accurate and consistent baking of all pastry and breads to ensure high standards and