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 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 clear 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

Solid 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

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