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North Island - Bay Of Plenty Rotorua; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotorua Sulphur City Bakery Limited is seeking a Senior Bakery Assistant to support bakers and pastry cooks with daily production. The role is permanent, full-time, with early starts and weekend work in Rotorua.

Applicants should have at least 12 months of bakery experience, the ability to weigh ingredients accurately, and familiarity with food safety and equipment operation. A reliable transport means to attend all shifts is required.

Qualifications

• At least 12 months of bakery or pastry-production experience.
• Experience weighing ingredients and preparing materials for bakery production.
• Experience assisting with dough or sourdough preparation, kneading, portioning or shaping.
• Experience safely operating commercial bakery equipment.
• Understanding of food safety, allergen control and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Able to stand for extended periods and lift items as required.
• Available for early mornings from 2:00 am and weekends/public holidays.
• Reliable transport or other means to attend all shifts.

Responsibilities

• Gather and prepare ingredients required by bakers and pastry cooks.
• Accurately weigh and measure flour, yeast, sugar, fats and other ingredients.
• Prepare baking trays, tins, utensils, workstations and equipment.
• Assist with routine dough and sourdough preparation under supervision.
• Assist with mixing, kneading, dividing, portioning, shaping and placing dough.
• Safely operate mixers, kneading machines and other bakery equipment.
• Rotate stock and advise staff when supplies are running low.
• Follow food-safety, hygiene and allergen-control procedures.

Skills

Bakery experience

Food safety

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Teamwork

Tools

Commercial bakery equipment

Job description

Senior Bakery Assistant

Rotorua Sulphur City Bakery Limited

Job Description

Pantry d’Or Boutique Bakery in Rotorua is seeking an experienced and reliable Senior Bakery Assistant to support our bakers and pastry cooks with daily bakery preparation and production.

This is a permanent, full-time position paying $25 - $28 per hour. The successful applicant will have at least 1 year of relevant commercial bakery or pastry-production experience, together with a practical understanding of bakery preparation, food safety and the safe operation of commercial bakery equipment.

• Minimum guaranteed hours: 30 hours per week
• The position involves rostered work from Monday to Sunday, including early-morning starts at 2:00 am, and weekend shifts. Availability on public holidays may also be required.
• Applicants must have reliable transport or another practical means of attending work for all rostered shifts, including during the early hours of the morning.

Key responsibilities

• Gather and prepare ingredients required by bakers and pastry cooks.
• Accurately weigh and measure flour, yeast, sugar, fats and other ingredients.
• Prepare baking trays, tins, utensils, workstations and equipment before production.
• Assist with routine dough and sourdough preparation under the direction of a baker or pastry cook.
• Assist with mixing, kneading, dividing, portioning, shaping and placing dough.
• Safely operate mixers, kneading machines and other commercial bakery equipment.
• Monitor routine preparation and production processes and promptly report any concerns to the baker or pastry cook.
• Place prepared products onto trays, racks and appropriate storage areas.
• Assist with removing baked products from ovens and transferring them to cooling or finishing areas.
• Assist with the preparation and finishing of breads, pastries and other bakery products as directed.
• Clean and sanitise workbenches, machinery, equipment, utensils and bakery-production areas.
• Correctly store ingredients, equipment and finished products.
• Rotate stock and advise the appropriate staff member when ingredients or other supplies are running low.
• Assist with receiving, checking and organising bakery supplies.
• Follow food-safety, hygiene, allergen-control, workplace health and safety, and equipment-operation procedures.
• Help maintain an organised, efficient and safe bakery-production environment.
• Perform other reasonable bakery-assistance duties consistent with the position.

About you

To be considered, you will need:

• at least12 months of relevant commercial bakery or pastry-production experience;
• practical experience weighing and measuring ingredients and preparing materials for bakery production;
• experience assisting with dough or sourdough preparation, kneading, portioning or shaping;
• experience safely operating, or the demonstrated ability to safely operate, commercial bakery equipment;
• a practical understanding of food safety, cleanliness, allergen control and workplace health and safety requirements;
• the physical ability to perform repetitive manual work, stand for extended periods and safely lift and move items ordinarily required in bakery production;
• availability to work early mornings from 2:00 am and weekends and public holidays where rostered;
• reliable transport or another practical means of attending all required shifts, including early-morning shifts;
• good attention to detail and the ability to follow recipes, measurements and production instructions accurately;
• the ability to work efficiently as part of a busy bakery team;
• a reliable, punctual and practical approach to work; and
• willingness to undergo pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and to comply with the employer’s lawful workplace drug and alcohol policies.

Relevant food-safety training or a bakery-related qualification would be advantageous but is not essential.

Applicants should submit a current CV and a brief cover letter outlining their relevant experience, availability and current New Zealand citizenship, residence or visa status.