Bakery Apprentice: Learn Scratch Baking & Cake Icing (Full-Time)

Foodstuffs NZ; Timaru; On-site; NZD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Foodstuffs NZ in Timaru is offering an excellent bakery apprentice role. You’ll start your journey by learning dough production—mixing, shaping, and baking—while training under an experienced team.

You’ll gain hands-on experience in scratch baking daily bread and sweet products, icing cakes, and helping prep for the next day, with emphasis on food safety and keeping the area clean. This permanent full-time position includes one weekend day and the chance to complete the NZ Certificate in Baking

Qualifications

• Can lift and carry heavy objects.
• Has a passion for food and baking.
• High standards of food safety.
• A friendly team focused attitude.
• Motivated and reliable with an excellent work ethic.
• Someone who listens, follows directions and is keen to learn.
• Will keep the bakery area clean, organised and sanitised according to company policies.

Responsibilities

• Dough production: mixing, shaping, baking.
• Stock shelves with breads and products.
• Learn scratch baking of daily bread and sweet products.
• Bake, icing and decorate cakes.
• Prep and plan for the following day to ensure smooth operation.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitisation of the bakery area.

Skills

Passion for baking

Team player

Strong work ethic

Willingness to learn

Food safety awareness

Education

New Zealand Certificate in Baking Level 4

Job description

Foodstuffs NZ in Timaru is offering an excellent bakery apprentice role. You’ll start your journey by learning dough production—mixing, shaping, and baking—while training under an experienced team.

You’ll gain hands-on experience in scratch baking daily bread and sweet products, icing cakes, and helping prep for the next day, with emphasis on food safety and keeping the area clean. This permanent full-time position includes one weekend day and the chance to complete the NZ Certificate in Baking