About the Business

MASA Byron Bay is an artisan bakery located in Byron Bay's Arts & Industrial Estate. We are seeking a skilled and experienced Baker to contribute to the daily preparation and production of high-quality breads, rolls and other baked goods. The successful candidate will bring strong bread-making skills and a commitment to consistent quality, food safety, and efficient bakery operations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

- Plan and coordinate daily bakery production in accordance with recipes, production schedules, customer demand and quality standards.
- Check the cleanliness and operating condition of bakery equipment, utensils and production areas before production, ensuring compliance with food safety and workplace health and safety requirements.
- Select, inspect, measure and weigh raw ingredients, including flour, yeast, water, salt and other baking ingredients.
- Prepare, mix, knead, mature, divide, cut, mould and shape dough for artisan breads, sourdough, baguettes, rolls, buns and other baked goods.
- Monitor and control dough fermentation, proofing times, hydration levels and temperatures to achieve consistent texture, flavour and quality.
- Produce bread and bakery products using traditional hand-shaping and commercial bakery production techniques.
- Operate commercial bakery equipment, including dough mixers, dividers, moulders, proofers and ovens.
- Monitor oven temperatures, baking times, crust development and product appearance to determine when products are correctly baked.
- Coordinate forming, loading, baking, unloading, de-panning, cooling and appropriate storage of bread, rolls and other baked products.
- Prepare and apply appropriate toppings, seeds, glazes and finishes to bread and bakery products.
- Inspect finished products for quality, appearance, weight and texture, adjusting production methods where required.




- Manage ingredient quantities, stock rotation, appropriate storage and waste minimisation.
- Empty, clean, sanitise and grease baking trays, tins and other cooking equipment; maintain hygienic production areas.
- Work collaboratively with other bakery staff to ensure efficient production and timely availability of freshly baked products.

Qualifications and Experience

- AQF Certificate III in Baking or a relevant equivalent qualification; additional relevant training will be regarded favourably.
- Relevant qualified experience producing breads, rolls and other bakery products in a commercial bakery.
- Demonstrated competence in dough preparation, kneading, fermentation, proofing, shaping and baking.
- Knowledge of bakery ingredients, production methods, food safety, allergen controls and safe equipment operation.
- Ability to work efficiently during early-morning production, follow recipes and maintain consistent product quality.
- Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to work collaboratively in a busy bakery.

What We Offer

- Full-time employment, 38 hours per week.
- Annual base salary of AUD 80,000 plus superannuation.
- Opportunity to produce quality artisan breads and other bakery products.
- Team-oriented bakery environment focused on product quality and craftsmanship.

How to Apply Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your baking qualifications, relevant work experience and experience producing breads and other bakery products. Applications will be assessed against the genuine requirements of the position. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Masa Byron Bay welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates and is committed to fair recruitment practices.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Salary packaging

Work Location: In person

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