Baker

Aroma Baker and Cafe is a busy Brisbane bakery and cafe that bakes its bread, pastries and cakes fresh on site every day. We also make custom celebration cakes. We are looking for an experienced full-time Baker who is skilled in both everyday bakery production and finished pastry and cake work.

Key duties

• Check the quality of raw materials, and weigh and measure ingredients for each production run
• Prepare and mix doughs, batters, cake mixes, pastry and fillings
• Mould, shape and portion dough and pastry into breads, rolls, cakes, tarts and other bakery products
• Prepare baking trays and tins, load ovens, and control oven temperatures and baking times
• Glaze, ice and decorate cakes and pastries using icing, cream, chocolate, fondant and sugar paste
• Design and produce custom and celebration cakes to customer orders
• Price, package and present products for the cafe display
• Plan daily production so the cafe is fully stocked from opening
• Operate and clean mixers, sheeters, provers and other bakery equipment
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety standards
• Help develop recipes and new products for the menu
• Supervise and train junior bakers and kitchen staff

Requirements

• A Certificate III or IV in Baking or Patisserie, or a higher qualification in culinary arts or patisserie
• At least 1 years of experience as a Baker, Pastry Chef or Pastrycook in a commercial bakery, patisserie or hotel kitchen
• Strong practical skills in pastry, cake production and decorating
• Sound knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices
• Ability to work early mornings, weekends and a rotating roster

Desirable

• Experience with fondant work and custom cake design
• Kitchen supervision or team leadership experience
• Experience in customer-facing bakery or cafe settings

What we offer

• $75,000 – $85,000 per year plus superannuation, depending on experience
• 38 hours per week, permanent full-time position
• A creative role in an established, growing business

Overseas applicants are welcome to apply. Visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate.

Pay: $75,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Visa sponsorship

Work Location: In person