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
Robust 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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