Baker Full Time

Position: Baker

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $73,000 to $77,000 plus superannuation per annum

Location: Werribee VIC 3030

Our client is seeking a passionate and skilled Baker to join their team at The Cheesecake Shop in Werribee. This role involves hands-on preparation and baking of cakes, pastries, and desserts, as well as maintaining cleanliness, stock control, and adherence to food safety standards.

The Cheesecake Shop is a well-loved bakery known for its freshly made cheesecakes, celebration cakes, and a wide range of sweet treats baked daily in-store. As part of their dedicated team, their bakers play a key role in ensuring every product meets their high-quality standards and brings joy to all their customers.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and mix ingredients following The Cheesecake Shop’s established recipes for cakes, cheesecakes, pastries, and desserts.
• Operate commercial baking equipment including mixers, ovens, proofers, and moulding tools.
• Scale, portion, and shape doughs and batters for various products.
• Monitor baking processes to ensure items are cooked to perfection, adjusting oven settings when needed.
• Apply decorations, icing, glazes, and other finishing touches to cakes and desserts according to store guidelines and customer requests.
• Use piping bags, spatulas, food colouring, and other decorating tools to customise orders.
• Maintain a clean and organised workspace and follow hygiene and food safety protocols at all times.
• Prepare tins, trays, and workstations prior to each batch.
• Inspect products for quality throughout the baking and decorating stages.
• Cool, wrap, label, and store baked goods appropriately.
• Support the team in managing inventory, checking deliveries, and rotating stock.
• Assist in training junior staff and contributing to a positive, team-oriented environment.

Requirements:

• Certificate III in Baking
• At least 12 months of relevant prior experience
• Experience in a commercial bakery or cake shop environment
• A strong understanding of baking techniques and cake decorating.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Creative flair for presentation and an eye for detail.
• A positive attitude and a genuine passion for baking.