Kitchen Lead – Bakehouse on Somerville Location: Winthrop, WA Employment Type: Full-time, Tuesday to Saturday, approx. 6:00am–2:00pm Bakehouse on Somerville is a busy, community-loved bakery in Winthrop, serving fresh food, great coffee and good vibes every day. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a reliable, organised and self-motivated Kitchen Lead to take ownership of our kitchen operations. This is currently a standalone role, so we need someone who can manage their own time, follow daily prep lists, keep things running smoothly and make sure the front-of-house team has what they need for a great day. This isn’t just a behind-the-scenes role — you’ll be part of the flow of the whole shop! What you’ll be doing: Preparing toasties, filled rolls, croissants, quiches and hot food Prepping ingredients and keeping production flowing throughout the day Jumping in to support service when needed — taking orders, handing out food and helping keep things moving Managing salad bar ingredients and pie stock levels Handling Uber Eats, DoorDash and in-store food orders during your shift Assisting with catering orders and helping grow this side of the business Ordering kitchen stock, monitoring inventory and putting away deliveries Maintaining food safety standards, including temp checks, labelling and correct storage Keeping the kitchen clean, organised and stocked Continuously improving systems and routines as the business grows About you: Experience in a commercial kitchen, café, bakery or similar food prep environment Happy to jump in and help wherever needed — not just stay in the kitchen Reliable, organised and able to work independently Confident following checklists, prep sheets and daily routines Takes pride in a clean, well-run workspace Has a Food Safety Supervisor or Food Handlers certificate (or willing to obtain one) Available Tuesday to Saturday, approx. 6:00am–2:00pm Why join us? Daytime hours — no late nights A stable, full-time role The opportunity to take ownership of a key part of the business Room to grow as we expand Friendly, community-focused bakery with a supportive team To apply: Please apply via SEEK with your resume and a short cover letter telling us: Your experience in a kitchen or café A role where you’ve worked independently or managed your own section And a fun fact about yourself
