Bakery Assistant

Don Rodrigo; Nelson; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local bakery in Nelson seeks an experienced Bakery Assistant to work full-time alongside bakers and pastry chefs. Responsibilities include assisting in the baking process, maintaining cleanliness, and stocking inventory. Ideal candidates have bakery experience and a genuine passion for food preparation. Join our close-knit team and contribute to creating delicious baked goods!

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a bakery or commercial kitchen is essential.
• Genuine passion for baking and food preparation is required.
• Great attention to detail and ability to follow recipes accurately.

Responsibilities

• Assist bakers and pastry chefs with the baking process.
• Follow food safety and hygiene standards.
• Keep workspace clean and organized.

Skills

Experience in bakery or commercial kitchen

Passion for baking

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Food safety certification

Job description

About the role

We’re on the lookout for an experienced Bakery Assistant to join our team at Don Rodrigo's, a well-loved local bakery in the Nelson Tasman region. This is a full-time role where you’ll be working alongside our bakers and pastry chefs to help create the delicious baked goods our customers know us for.

What you’ll be doing

• Assisting our bakers and pastry chefs with every step of the baking process — from preparing ingredients to operating equipment and ovens
• Following food safety and hygiene standards with care and consistency
• Keeping your workspace clean, tidy, and well organised
• Helping with restocking and inventory when needed
• Bringing a positive, can-do attitude to our close-knit team
• Hours are Tuesday to Friday, 8:00am–3:00pm, and Saturday 5:00am–12:00pm. (Start and finish times may vary slightly with production needs.)

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience in a bakery or commercial kitchen — this is essential for the role
• A genuine passion for baking and food preparation
• Great attention to detail and the ability to follow recipes accurately
• Physical stamina to keep up in a busy kitchen environment
• Food safety and handling certification (preferred, but not essential)

About us

Don Rodrigo's is a family-owned bakery that has proudly served the Nelson Tasman community for over 13 years. We value quality, teamwork, and creating food that makes people happy.

If this sounds like the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding career in baking with us!

Hint: an informal cover letter, even short will get you on top of the list. This is a great way of introducing yourself.

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• Do you have professional baking experience?
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• Do you have a current New Zealand driver’s licence?
• How many years’ experience do you have as a Bakery Assistant?

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