Aroma Baker and Cafe is a busy Brisbane bakery and cafe that bakes its bread, pastries and cakes fresh on site every day. We also make custom celebration cakes. We are looking for an experienced full-time Baker who is skilled in both everyday bakery production and finished pastry and cake work.

Key duties

- Check the quality of raw materials, and weigh and measure ingredients for each production run

- Prepare and mix doughs, batters, cake mixes, pastry and fillings

- Mould, shape and portion dough and pastry into breads, rolls, cakes, tarts and other bakery products

- Prepare baking trays and tins, load ovens, and control oven temperatures and baking times

- Glaze, ice and decorate cakes and pastries using icing, cream, chocolate, fondant and sugar paste

- Design and produce custom and celebration cakes to customer orders

- Price, package and present products for the cafe display

- Plan daily production so the cafe is fully stocked from opening

- Operate and clean mixers, sheeters, provers and other bakery equipment

- Maintain food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety standards





- Help develop recipes and new products for the menu

- Supervise and train junior bakers and kitchen staff

Requirements

- A Certificate III or IV in Baking or Patisserie, or a higher qualification in culinary arts or patisserie

- At least 1 years of experience as a Baker, Pastry Chef or Pastrycook in a commercial bakery, patisserie or hotel kitchen

- Robust practical skills in pastry, cake production and decorating

- Sound knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices

- Ability to work early mornings, weekends and a rotating roster

Desirable

- Experience with fondant work and custom cake design

- Kitchen supervision or team leadership experience

- Experience in customer-facing bakery or cafe settings

What we offer

- $75,000 – $85,000 per year plus superannuation, depending on experience

- 38 hours per week, permanent full-time position
- A creative role in an established, growing business

Overseas applicants are welcome to apply. Visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate.

📌 Baker (Carina)
🏢 Aroma Bakery & Cafe
📍 Carina