Baker

Foodstuffs NZ; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Foodstuffs NZ is seeking a qualified Bread Baker for our Canterbury bakery. You’ll join a revamped team, with early starts Tue–Sat, 3:30am–1:00pm, to bake consistently outstanding bread and bakery products while upholding food safety and quality standards. This role demands creativity, initiative and a genuine passion for the craft.

Bring a recognised baking qualification and solid bread-baking experience, and contribute to the bakery’s growth as part of a forward-thinking, energetic team.

Qualifications

• recognised baking qualification and solid bread-baking experience.
• Creativity, initiative and a genuine passion for your craft.

Responsibilities

• Bake bread to a high-volume bakery standard.
• Maintain food safety, quality and consistency in products.

Skills

Bread baking

Creativity

Initiative

Food safety

Education

Baking qualification

Job description

FRESH TEAM. FRESH ENERGY. BIG AMBITIONS.

We're not just baking bread. We're building something GREAT!

Our Bakery is undergoing an exciting transformation, and we're on the hunt for a QUALIFIED BREAD BAKER who's ready to roll up their sleeves, bring the passion and help us take things to the next level!

We've got a revamped, re-energised team, lead by a passionate Manager who is taking our Bakery in a fresh direction and has a serious appetite for success.

Now we need another superstar to join the mix!

WHAT'S COOKING?

We're looking for someone who wants to do more than just turn up and bake.

We want someone who is ready to:

• INNOVATE – Bring fresh ideas and exciting products to the table.
• CREATE – Turn quality ingredients into products our customers love.
• GENERATE – Build excitement, drive sales and help grow our Bakery.
• WIN – Be part of a team that's hungry to be the best!

You'll bring:

• A recognised baking qualification and solid bread-baking experience.
• Pride in producing consistently outstanding bread and bakery products.
• Creativity, initiative and a genuine passion for your craft.
• The energy to thrive in a busy, high-volume supermarket bakery.
• A positive, can-do attitude and a willingness to help others succeed.
• A commitment to food safety, quality and getting the job done right.

THE HOURS

Tuesday to Saturday | 3:30am – 1:00pm

Early starts, productive mornings and Saturday afternoons through to Monday all yours!

WHY JOIN US?

Because this isn't about stepping into the same old routine.

This is your chance to be part of something being rebuilt, refreshed and reimagined.

New energy. New ideas. New opportunities to make your mark.

We're looking for people who want to contribute, challenge the ordinary, celebrate the wins and help create a Bakery that our team and customers can be proud of.

READY TO RISE TO THE OCCASION?

Big ambitions. Fresh thinking. A recipe for success.