The Client Weston Bakers Delight is an established bakery located in Weston Creek in ACT. They are currently looking for an experienced Baker to join their team. The Role This is a full time position with an annual salary at $77,000 plus superannuation. Responsibilities Some of the duties and tasks will include: Planning and estimating daily schedule production of pastry goods with references to product lists, recipes and baking charts and factory order forms. French Pastries: Make all pastry products, pastry fillings and producing quality pastries including yeast based bakery products Dough Making: kneading, maturing, cutting, moulding, mixing and shaping dough for breads, pastries, cookies and sponges Baking: Pastries, breads, sponges, cakes, cookies, buns and petit flours Testing and Quality Check: all products and processes, diagnosing any faults and making improvements on all products including bread, pastries, cakes and cookies. Maintain all perishable items and ensuring quality compliance Follow and apply all workplace information and follow sustainable work practices Check the cleanliness of equipment and operation of premises before production runs and ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations. Ensure complete food safety and procedures are followed. Monitor oven temperatures and product appearance to determine baking times Coordinate the forming, loading, baking, unloading, de-panning and cooling of batches of bread, rolls and pastry products Operate machines which roll and mould dough and cut biscuits, baking trays, tins and other food preparation and cooking equipment Bake products according to special dietary requirements Budgeting including ordering stock and items according to specified budgets Requirements Must have relevant qualification in Baking or Patisserie Experience as a professional Baker with at least 2 years of experience in a commercial bakery Must have at least 2 years experience using industrial baking equipment: deck ovens, dough mixers, proofers, sheeters Must have at least 2 years of experience in baking bread, pastries, cakes, and specialty items Must have at least 2 years of artisan and commercial baking techniques, including fermentation, lamination, and dough hydration control Effective English and good communication skills Seeking a long term, full time role Able to pass a Drug and Alcohol test Excellent presentation and communication skills
