Baker Full Time

Position: Baker

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $77,000 to $80,000 plus superannuation per annum

Location: Fortitude Valley QLD 4006

Our client is seeking a skilled Baker to join their team located in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane Queensland.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare a variety of artisan breads, pastries, and baked goods following traditional and/or specialty recipes;
• Operate and maintain baking equipment such as ovens, mixers, proofers, and dough sheeters safely and efficiently;
• Monitor baking processes, including fermentation, proofing, baking times, and temperatures, to ensure optimal product quality;
• Ensure consistency in taste, appearance, and texture of all baked goods by following standard procedures and techniques;
• Adjust recipes and techniques as needed based on seasonal ingredients, customer feedback, or production demands;
• Maintain a clean and organised workstation, adhering to food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards at all times;
• Collaborate with other team members, including pastry cooks, and front-of-house staff, to ensure smooth daily operations;
• Maintain accurate records of baking ingredients and supplies, notifying management when reorders are needed or shortages occur.

Required Qualifications

• At least one of the following:
  • AQF (or equivalent) Certificate III including at least two (2) years of on-the-job training;
  • AQF (or equivalent) Certificate IV; or
  • At least three (3) years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification.

Required Experience

• A minimum of three (3) years of relevant full-time (or equivalent part-time) experience as a baker in a large organisation within the last five (5) calendar years.