HEAD BAKER

Head Baker

Full time Position
Brendale, Brisbane QLD
Indicative salary package: $80,000 – $85,000 per year

About us

Le Bon Choix's passion is embedded in an unrivalled quest to refine, improve and deliver to clients, the trademark, French-renaissance-style sweets and savouries, while maintaining the classical antiquity and integrity of the product.

Le Bon Choix are currently seeking for experienced Head Bakers to join our professional team, as we have recently expanded into newer stores. We are a forever growing company with numerous stores, we just moved into BRAND NEW state of the art commercial kitchen, including all new equipment and facilities. As we are expanding our stores and wholesale customers across south east Queensland, there are opportunities available for the right person.

To be successful in your application as a skilled baker, you must have the following attributes:

●     Experience with artisan bread products, French baking techniques and operating deck over (at least 40 loaves/hour);

●     Be able to efficiently and preciously prepare the bread dough, knead, ferment and hand mould while minimising wastage and meeting the high standards of the company;

●     Have experience with large production numbers and strong dedication to the job;

●     Be able to adapt in a fast-paced work environment and can work as part of a team;

●     Be able to work under time restrictions, pressure and unsupervised;

●     Understand quality and importance of consistency of work;

●     Be able to produce products from scratch recipes (no premixes used in our kitchens) and calculate %’s and dough ration weights;

●     Be able to decorate baked products, from pastries to cakes;

●     Be familiar with standard baking times and appearances of products during the baking stage, and determining appropriate temperatures and times required for baking different items;

●     Be able to check the quality of all raw materials;

●     Monitoring equipment and ovens to ensure quality of production;

●     Handle training and management of apprentices and new staff;

●     Be able to order and manage stock levels, as well as budget and liaise with suppliers

●     Ensure compliance with food hygiene and Health and Safety standards for the equipment and work premises;

●     May be required for evening and weekends.

Please be aware of this before applying:

●     Work will be based in a specially designed commercial kitchen based in Northside, Brisbane.

●     The ideal candidate must have suitable qualifications, and had minimum 8 or more years post-apprenticeship experience, with a proven track record of performance that can be verified.

●     Extensive experience with French artisan baking techniques, including making products from scratch, is essential for this role.

●     You must also have prior experience in a leadership position.

●     This is a full-time position and requires a good deal of dedication. This position is not open for patisserie students or apprentices, or those looking to start out in the industry. It is strictly for a skilled baker who is looking to advance their career, increase their skills, and who has the ability to not only manage a kitchen, but who has the mindset to actually physically work themselves and be a part of the team.

Benefits

●     Indicative salary package: $80,000 – $85,000 pa ex superannuation

Please send your resume to [email protected]

References required for all applicants. Please ensure these references are able to be contacted easily.