Baker or Baker’s Assistant

Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers; Puketāpapa; On-site; NZD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free staff meal

Friendly team

Job summary

Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers is seeking a reliable Baker's Assistant for our busy artisan bakery. This hands-on role suits someone who works efficiently, stays organized and takes pride in quality baked goods.

You’ll start between 5:00am and 6:30pm, five days per week, with weekend availability essential. Responsibilities include mixing, shaping doughs, preparing cakes, monitoring proofing, weighing ingredients, and maintaining a clean kitchen.

Qualifications

• Bakery or food production experience preferred.
• Interest in cakes, sweets and quality baked goods.
• Attention to detail and presentation.
• Able to work quickly and stay organised.
• Reliable and comfortable working independently or in a team.
• Comfortable with early starts and being on your feet.

Responsibilities

• Mixing, prepping and shaping doughs and batters.
• Helping produce cakes, slices and other sweet items.
• Preparing sandwiches, rolls and cabinet food.
• Monitoring proofing and baking.
• Weighing and measuring ingredients.
• Keeping the kitchen clean, organised and stocked.
• Following food safety and hygiene standards.
• Helping the team during busy periods.

Skills

Bakery experience

Attention to detail

Team player

Fast learner

Job description

We’re looking for a reliable Baker’s Assistant to join our busy artisan bakery. This is a hands‑paced role suited to someone who works efficiently, stays organised, and takes pride in their work.

Please note:

Hours between 5:00am–6:30pm, 5 days per week

Early morning availability is essential

Must be available to work weekends

What you’ll be doing:

• Mixing, prepping and shaping doughs and batters
• Helping produce cakes, slices and other sweet items
• Preparing sandwiches, rolls and cabinet food
• Monitoring proofing and baking
• Weighing and measuring ingredients
• Keeping the kitchen clean, organised and stocked
• Following food safety and hygiene standards
• Helping the team during busy periods

What we’re looking for:

• Bakery or food production experience preferred
• An interest in cakes, sweets and quality baked goods
• Good attention to detail and presentation
• Able to work quickly and stay organised
• Reliable and comfortable working independently or in a team
• Comfortable with early starts and being on your feet

What we offer:

• Free staff meal each shift
• Friendly, experienced team