Qualified Baker

Foodstuffs North Island; Manawatū-Whanganui; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

New World Pioneer in Palmerston North is seeking a Qualified Baker to join our Bakery Department. You will be involved in bread dough production through to cake side, supporting a fast-paced, quality-focused bakery team.

Applicants should have a recognised baking qualification and proven experience in a high-production bakery. Strong organisation, time-management and a customer-focused mindset are essential, with the ability to lift up to 25kg.

Qualifications

• A recognised baking qualification.
• Proven experience in a high-production bakery environment.
• Genuine passion for baking and creating quality products.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• A customer-focused mindset.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and baking of bread doughs from scratch
• Producing a wide range of bakery products
• Working with ovens and provers
• Maintaining efficiency within daily production schedules
• Heavy lifting of up to 25kg
• Ensuring compliance with our Food Control Plan and Health & Safety programme
• Contributing positively to a high-production, team-focused bakery environment

Skills

Bakery experience

Time management

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Customer focus

Fast-paced work

Education

Recognised baking qualification

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

New World Pioneer is a large-format, locally owned and operated supermarket in Palmerston North. As a team we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service every day.

Our Bakery Department is progressive and passionate about quality. We actively encourage and support our team to upskill through in-store training and apprenticeships. To continue delivering the very best to our customers, we are looking for an enthusiastic Qualified Baker to join our locally owned bakery team.

About the Role

Sunday to Thursday

, 4:00am – 12:30pm

You will be involved across the bakery department, from bread and dough production through to cake side.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparation and baking of bread doughs from scratch
• Producing a wide range of bakery products
• Working with ovens and provers
• Maintaining efficiency within daily production schedules
• Heavy lifting of up to 25kg
• Ensuring compliance with our Food Control Plan and Health & Safety programme
• Contributing positively to a high-production, team-focused bakery environment

About You

• A recognised baking qualification
• Proven experience in a high-production bakery environment
• A genuine passion for baking and creating quality products
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail
• A customer-focused mindset
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team

Applicants must hold New Zealand Citizenship, Permanent Residency, or a valid NZ work permit

Must have the legal right to work in New Zealand