Baker / Kitchen Prep — Casual

Ard | Stanmore, Sydney

Ard is a plant-based bakery and coffee window in Stanmore. We’re looking for a reliable baker to join our small team, lead early morning baking and support our weekly kitchen preparation.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys baking, works confidently with established recipes and takes pride in consistent, beautifully finished products.

Hours

- Friday and Saturday: 3:30am–7:30am
- Tuesday: kitchen prep and production support, with hours to be agreed

Pay $30–$40 per hour depending on experience and employment type, plus superannuation and applicable award penalties. Minimum applicable award rates apply.

About the role

- Prepare and bake breads, buns, cakes, cookies and other baked goods
- Prepare creams, custards, fillings and other bake components
- Assemble and finish products to a consistent standard
- Lead early morning baking and ensure products are ready for service
- Support weekly kitchen prep, ingredient batching and production
- Follow established recipes,



prep sheets and production quantities
- Organise tasks efficiently to meet daily deadlines
- Label, date and store products correctly
- Monitor ingredient levels and communicate shortages
- Maintain kitchen cleanliness and food safety standards
- Complete transparent handovers and help guide junior staff
- Identify and report recipe or process inconsistencies

About you

- Previous experience in a bakery, pastry or production kitchen
- Confident following recipes and managing baking timings
- Reliable and available for the listed early morning shifts
- Strong attention to detail, organisation and cleanliness
- Able to work independently and as part of a small team
- Interested in plant-based baking; experience is welcome but not essential

To apply Please send your résumé and a short introduction outlining your baking experience and availability.

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