Qualified Baker

Foodstuffs North Island; Milford; On-site; NZD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local ownership (New World)

Training & development

Stable, full-time hours

Fixed roster

Job summary

Foodstuffs North Island is seeking an experienced baker to join our busy New World bakery team. You will prepare, mix and bake bread products to high standards in a fast-paced supermarket setting.

This full-time role runs 4:00 am to 12:30 pm, five days, with Tuesday and Wednesday off. You will work independently within a supportive team, with opportunities for skill development within the Foodstuffs network.

Qualifications

• Recognised bakery qualification (Certificate in Baking Level 4 or equivalent)
• Proven experience in bread baking within a commercial or supermarket bakery
• Strong knowledge of food safety and safe food handling practices
• Ability to work efficiently in a hot, fast‑paced environment
• High attention to detail and quality standards
• Well organised, reliable, and able to work independently
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Physically fit, including the ability to lift up to 20kg regularly

Responsibilities

• Preparing, mixing, and baking bread products in line with established recipes and standards
• Producing cakes, sweet pastries, and muffins as required
• Managing dough preparation, proofing, baking, and finishing processes
• Ensuring all products meet quality, freshness, and presentation standards
• Completing production to required timeframes
• Maintaining a clean, tidy, and safe work environment in line with food safety and hygiene requirements
• Carrying out quality control checks to ensure consistency
• Operating bakery equipment safely and correctly

Skills

Bread baking

Food safety

Fast-paced work

Attention to detail

Independent work

Teamwork & communication

Physical fitness (lift 20kg)

Education

Certificate in Baking Level 4

Job description

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This role is suited to an experienced baker who takes pride in producing high‑quality bakery products and is confident working independently in a fast‑paced supermarket environment.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing, mixing, and baking bread products in line with established recipes and standards
• Producing cakes, sweet pastries, and muffins as required
• Managing dough preparation, proofing, baking, and finishing processes
• Ensuring all products meet quality, freshness, and presentation standards
• Completing production to required timeframes
• Maintaining a clean, tidy, and safe work environment in line with food safety and hygiene requirements
• Carrying out quality control checks to ensure consistency
• Operating bakery equipment safely and correctly

Hours of Work

• Full‑time role with fixed hours: 4:00 am – 12:30 pm, rostered across five days
• Regular days off are Tuesday and Wednesday

Skills and Experience

• Recognised bakery qualification (Certificate in Baking Level 4 or equivalent)
• Proven experience in bread baking within a commercial or supermarket bakery
• Strong knowledge of food safety and safe food handling practices
• Ability to work efficiently in a hot, fast‑paced environment
• High attention to detail and quality standards
• Well organised, reliable, and able to work independently
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Physically fit, including the ability to lift up to 20kg regularly

What’s in It for You

• Be part of a supportive and collaborative team
• Employment with a 100% locally owned and operated New World store
• Opportunity to further develop your skills within the Foodstuffs network
• Stable, full‑time hours with a fixed roster
• Opportunities for training and development through relevant courses

About Us

100% locally owned and operated

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.