Located 150km from Adelaide on the south-east coast of South Australia, Meningie Bakery is a locally owned & operated business. We have high quality standards and produce our own delicious pies, sweets and bread. We are an exceptionally busy little bakery.
Job Overview
We are searching for a highly motivated, senior baker to join our team on a full-time basis. Baking shifts for each week commence early Monday morning and finish in the early hours of Friday morning. We are looking for someone who has knowledge & experience baking pies, bread and sweets.
Responsibilities and duties:
- Mix, prepare, shape and bake dough and/or pastry
- Operate mixers, scales, pastry roller, fryer, stove, oven and other high risk equipment in a safe manner
- Decorate, bake and present sweets
- Ordering of produce and raw materials to maintain stock levels
- Unpack, sort, refill and organise stock when delivered
- Maintain a clean working environment at all times
- Oversee, direct and assist apprentices to develop skills/techniques
- Plan and prioritise baking schedule to ensure product is cooked and cooled on time to be packed and transported
- Maintain consistency in quality of product
- Adhere to food handling and food safety standards / policies
- Comply with OH&S; regulations
Skills and requirements:
- Qualification in baking (Trade certificate III or equivalent)
- Have prior baking experience of 5+ years
- Must be able to work full time
- Must have working rights in Australia
- Have a positive and respectful attitude
- Be able to work well in a team environment
- Strong communication skills
- An eye for detail and consistency
- Organised and able to plan ahead
Benefits of this position
This position comes with a rental property - a 3 bedroom unfurnished house is available for relocating applicant. Successful applicant will only have to pay for utilities.