The Grumpy Baker Aus Pty Ltd is an established artisan bakery in Marrickville, New South Wales, operating since 2005. We make handmade breads and baked goods using slow fermentation, hand-shaping and locally sourced ingredients. Our products are sold through retail outlets across Sydney and to wholesale customers, including racecourses and five-star hotels.

We are seeking an experienced full-time Baker to join our team.

Key Responsibilities

- Check the quality and condition of flour, yeast and other raw ingredients, and weigh and measure ingredients to recipe specifications.
- Prepare doughs by mixing and kneading to the required consistency, and manage bulk fermentation, proving times and temperatures to develop flavour and structure in slow-fermented products.
- Maintain and refresh sourdough starters and pre-ferments.
- Divide, hand-shape and prove artisan breads, including sourdough, rye, pumpernickel, baguettes, ciabatta and specialty loaves.
- Prepare pastries, pastry doughs and fillings from raw ingredients.
- Set and monitor oven temperatures, steam and baking times, and judge products by colour, crust and internal temperature to achieve consistent results.
- Glaze, finish and decorate breads and baked goods for retail display and wholesale presentation.
- Plan the daily production run so that products are ready for retail opening and for wholesale delivery times.
- Contribute to the development of current and seasonal recipes, including test bakes and recipe scaling.




- Monitor ingredient stock levels and advise on ordering to avoid shortages and waste.
- Operate, clean and maintain mixers, dividers, provers, ovens and other baking equipment, and report faults.
- Maintain food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety standards, including temperature records and allergen controls.

Skills and Experience

- A level of skill commensurate with a Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, OR Certificate IV PLUS at least 12 months relevant experience as a Baker, OR at least 3 years relevant experience as a Baker in lieu of formal qualification
- Solid knowledge of artisan bread-making techniques, including sourdough and long fermentation
- Sound understanding of food safety and hygiene standards
- Able to work early morning shifts and weekends as rostered

Benefits

Join an established artisan bakery offering full-time employment, long-term job security and opportunities for career growth within the business. Work alongside an experienced team, develop your baking skills and contribute to producing high-quality artisan breads and pastries.

About Company

The Grumpy Baker is an established artisan bakery in Marrickville, NSW, operating since 2005. We specialise in handmade breads and baked goods using traditional techniques, slow fermentation and quality locally sourced ingredients, supplying retail outlets across Sydney and wholesale customers, including racecourses and five-star hotels.

Work Type: Full time

Salary: $80000-90000

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