Experienced Bread Baker

European Bakery Ltd; Otago; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

European Bakery Ltd in Frankton, South Island, is seeking an experienced bread baker with a passion for the bread making process. You will shape sourdough and other breads, mix dough from scratch, and operate deck ovens in a large scale artisan bakery. The role requires weekend work and flexibility.

We bake 7 days a week and expect availability for early starts; join a fast-paced, team-oriented environment in a historic bakery setting.

Qualifications

• Experience shaping sourdough and other breads.
• Ability to mix dough from scratch.
• Capable of operating deck/rotational ovens in a large scale bakery.

Responsibilities

• Shape sourdough and other bread.
• Mix dough from scratch.
• Operate deck/rotational ovens in a large scale bakery.
• Work in a fast paced environment.
• Enjoy working in a team environment.

Skills

Bread shaping

Dough mixing

Oven operation

Team player

Job description

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European Bakery Ltd – Frankton, South Island

This role is for experienced bread bakers who have a passion for bread and the bread making process.

• Be able to shape sourdough and other bread
• Be able to mix dough from scratch
• Be able to operate deck/rotational ovens in a large scale commercial artisan bakery.
• Work in a fast paced environment
• Love working in a team environment

We bake 7 days a week and most shifts starting at 9.00am but if you are an experienced mixer or great with ovenwork then a 7am start may be required. Rostered 5 days on 2 days off. You must be able to work weekends, public holidays and be available for at least 4 months

We are seeking NZ residents/valid NZ work visas or working holiday visas for this role.