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Descripción de la vacante

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 30 hours guaranteed per week and rostered shifts starting as early as 2:00 am.

Applicants should have 12 months of relevant bakery experience and reliability for early hours and weekend rosters. Commitment to safe food handling, accurate weighing and measuring, and a proactive approach to maintaining a clean, efficient bakery

Formación

• At least 12 months of relevant commercial bakery or pastry-production experience.
• Experience weighing and measuring ingredients for production.
• Experience assisting with dough or sourdough preparation and shaping.
• Experience safely operating commercial bakery equipment.
• Understanding of food safety, cleanliness and allergen controls.

Responsabilidades

• Gather and prepare ingredients required by bakers and pastry cooks.
• Accurately weigh and measure flour, yeast, sugar, fats and other ingredients.
• Prepare trays, tins, utensils, and workstations before production.
• Assist with dough and sourdough preparation under supervision.
• Operate mixers and kneading machines safely and efficiently.
• Monitor preparation processes and report concerns to the baker.
• Pack and store finished products and rotate stock as needed.
• Follow food-safety, hygiene and safety procedures.

Conocimientos

Bakery experience

Ingredient prep

Dough handling

Food safety

Educación

Bakery-related qualification

Herramientas

Bakery equipment operation

Descripción del empleo

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.