Our client, The Trustee for Diamond Dough No 2 Trust, is currently seeking experienced Bakers/Pastrycooks to join the team at Cruz The Bakehouse, a well-established and highly regarded bakery located in Bundaberg, Queensland. Renowned for its gourmet fresh bread, pastries, cakes, slices, pies, muffins, and more, Cruz The Bakehouse also features a vibrant café menu including hot and cold beverages, sandwiches, burgers, and salads.

These are full-time positions offering an annual salary of $75,000–$85,000 AUD plus superannuation, negotiable for the right candidates based on experience and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities:

- Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients to produce Cruz The Bakehouse’s wide range of breads, pastries, and baked goods.
- Glaze buns and decorate cakes, pastries, and slices using icings, creams, and toppings to Cruz The Bakehouse standards.
- Monitor ingredient and supply stock levels and place orders in line with Cruz The Bakehouse budget and operational needs.
- Participate in new product development, contributing to Cruz The Bakehouse menu updates and seasonal pastry offerings.
- Ensure strict compliance with all food safety, hygiene, and WHS regulations across all stages of production at Cruz The Bakehouse.
- Operate, clean, and maintain commercial bakery equipment at Cruz The Bakehouse, ensuring it is used safely and effectively.
- Monitor dough development, proofing, baking times, and product quality throughout Cruz The Bakehouse production.
- Maintain accurate production records, batch information, and daily operational schedules for Cruz The Bakehouse.




- Keep the Cruz The Bakehouse workspace clean, sanitised, and well-organised at all times.
- Assist with the recruitment, onboarding, training, and mentoring of junior bakery staff at Cruz The Bakehouse as required.

Requirements:

- Trade qualifications in baking, pastry-making, or culinary arts.
- Minimum of 2–3 years’ skilled experience in a similar bakery or pastry setting.
- Strong eye for detail and creativity in presentation.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Availability for split shifts, including weekend work.
- Willingness to relocate to Bundaberg if based elsewhere.

How to join the team

Please submit an online application to join our diverse, compassionate, and dedicated team for a rewarding career. Only successful applicants will be contacted.

Candidates must hold Australian or NZ Citizenship or have the capacity to work in Australia permanently. A temporary visa holder may only be employed if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.

Pay: $75,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Bundaberg QLD 4670: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

- If you are a visa holder, provide your subclass and expiry date.
- Do you have a valid skills assessment related to the role? Please provide your skills assessment status.
- Do you have a valid PTE/IELTS? If yes, provide each band score.

Experience:

- Baking: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Bakers and Pastrycooks [The Trustee for Diamond Dough No 2 Trust t/a Cruz the Bakehouse] (Bundaberg Central)
🏢 [The Trustee for Diamond Dough No 2 Trust t/a Cruz the Bakehouse]
📍 Bundaberg Central