Baker – Full Time Business: MARC SWEETS & SAVOURIES PTY. LTD. (ABN 58 115 824 345) Trading Name: CBD Cakes Location: Marrickville NSW, Australia Salary: AU$75,000 – AU$85,000 per annum Superannuation Job Published: 29 May 2026 Applications Close: 27 June 2026 About the Business: This position is being advertised on behalf of MARC SWEETS & SAVOURIES PTY. LTD. trading as CBD Cakes. CBD Cakes operates within the Australian baking and cake production industry and is committed to producing high-quality cakes, pastries, desserts, and specialty baked products while maintaining exceptional standards of food safety, product consistency, craftsmanship, and customer satisfaction. The business operates in a fast-paced production environment and places a strong emphasis on quality workmanship, efficiency, compliance, and continuous improvement. About the Role: We are seeking a motivated Baker to join our team on a full-time basis. This is a hands-on position requiring strong baking skills, cake decorating expertise, sound product knowledge, and the ability to work efficiently within a commercial cake production environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing, baking, assembling, decorating, and finishing a variety of cakes, pastries, desserts, and specialty baked products while maintaining production schedules, quality standards, stock control, and food safety requirements. This is a full-time permanent position based on a minimum 38-hour working week. Key Responsibilities: Bakery Production and Cake Decorating: Prepare, mix, bake, assemble, decorate, and finish a variety of cakes, pastries, desserts, and specialty baked products in accordance with established recipes and production requirements. Apply cake decorating techniques including piping, frosting, fondant application, glazing, filling, layering, finishing, and decorative presentation. Produce custom cakes and specialty orders in accordance with customer specifications, design requirements, and quality standards. Operate commercial baking and cake production equipment safely and efficiently to achieve production targets. Monitor baking times, temperatures, product appearance, texture, and consistency throughout all stages of production. Ensure consistency in product quality, presentation, flavour, and decorative finishes. Produce baked products in accordance with daily production schedules and customer demand. Maintain high standards of workmanship and attention to detail across all products. Product Development and Recipe Management: Assist in developing, testing, and refining recipes to maintain quality and product consistency. Contribute ideas for new cakes, desserts, pastries, specialty products, and seasonal offerings. Participate in product costing activities to support profitability and operational efficiency. Monitor customer feedback and sales trends to identify opportunities for product improvement. Assist in maintaining standardised recipes, decorating specifications, and production procedures. Stock Control and Ingredient Management: Monitor stock levels of ingredients, decorating materials, and packaging supplies to ensure uninterrupted production. Assist with ordering, receiving, checking, and storing ingredients and supplies. Apply FIFO stock rotation principles to minimise spoilage and wastage. Conduct stocktakes and monitor ingredient usage to assist with cost control. Maintain accurate inventory and purchasing records as required. Team Collaboration and Workplace Support: Work collaboratively with bakery staff and management to ensure efficient daily operations. Provide guidance and assistance to junior bakery staff and apprentices where required. Maintain a productive, organised, and professional working environment. Communicate effectively with supervisors and colleagues regarding production requirements and operational issues. Contribute positively to workplace culture and team performance. Food Safety and Compliance: Ensure compliance with Australian Food Safety Standards, food handling requirements, and company procedures. Maintain safe food preparation, storage, and sanitation practices throughout all production activities. Maintain cleaning schedules, production records, and food safety documentation as required. Ensure bakery equipment and machinery are operated safely and maintained appropriately. Comply with Workplace Health and Safety requirements at all times. Operational Administration and Reporting: Assist with maintaining production records, wastage reports, and operational documentation. Support supplier liaison activities including checking deliveries and ingredient quality. Assist in monitoring production efficiency, ingredient usage, and product yields. Participate in compliance reviews, audits, and other administrative requirements as required. Mandatory Requirements: AQF Certificate IV in Baking, Baking and Pastry, Commercial Baking, or a closely related field. Applicants holding the above qualification must have either: A minimum of 1 year full-time relevant experience in an Australian commercial bakery, cake production facility, patisserie, or food production environment; or Successful completion of a minimum 2-year structured workplace-based training placement or apprenticeship within the Australian baking or hospitality industry. Demonstrated experience working within an Australian commercial bakery, cake production facility, patisserie, or similar food production environment. Demonstrated experience in cake assembly, finishing, decorating, and presentation techniques. Strong working knowledge of Australian Food Safety Standards, food handling practices, and hygiene requirements applicable to commercial food production environments. Sound understanding of Workplace Health and Safety obligations applicable to bakery and food production operations. Experience in ingredient management, stock control, inventory procedures, and supplier coordination. Core Competencies: Strong technical baking skills across cakes, pastries, desserts, and specialty baked products. Advanced cake decorating skills including piping, frosting, fondant work, finishing, and decorative presentation. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced commercial bakery or cake production environment while maintaining quality standards. Sound understanding of baking processes, recipe execution, cake assembly, decorating techniques, and product finishing. Strong understanding of Australian food safety and hygiene requirements. Effective organisational and time management skills. Ability to coordinate multiple production tasks and meet strict production deadlines. Strong communication and teamwork skills. Ability to maintain consistency in product quality, presentation, and production standards. Commitment to workplace safety, professionalism, and continuous improvement. How to Apply: Please submit your CV on or before the closing date by clicking the Apply button. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
