Head Baker
Our wholesale bakery based in Sydney is looking for a dynamic, driven, talented head baker to lead our team, and progress into a management role.
Summary about this job
Bakers & Pastry Chefs
Company: Urbun Bakery
Location: Sydney
Work type: Full Time
Salary: $60,000 - $69,999
Phone: +61-8-8613-8625
Fax: +61-8-7459-2026
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Detail information about job Head Baker. Terms and conditions vacancy
Our wholesale bakery is based in the Greater West of Sydney. Our bakery is passionate about consistency, quality and innovation and we therefore like to hire people who share the same sentiments.
Our company is experiencing extensive growth and therefore we are seeking a talented, experienced, innovative, reliable full-time Senior Baker who possesses the ability to take on a management role in the future.
Working the day shift, we are looking for someone who will take control of production and the day-to-day running of the bakery, strive for perfection, oversee other junior staff members and monitor the quality of the products. You should be passionate about baking, willing to be hands on and share your knowledge with more junior colleagues. We are looking for that person who will go the extra mile, leading a small but close knit team in a medium-high throughput environment. Ideally you will have a minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a senior baking role with references to support this.
Duties Include (but are not limited to):
- Weigh, mix, mould, shape dough, spray and use commercial ovens
- Manage a team of up to 3 bakers (including ensuring targets are met, appropriate time management and quality is maintained)
- Coordinate production schedule
- Work collaboratively with the owner to enhance current recipes/develop new recipes
- Resolve quality and production issues when they arise
- Communicate and report issues with the owner
- Maintain cleanliness of bakery, machinery and equipment
- Ensure staff are following personal and food hygiene principles
- Ensure staff are working in accordance with OHS regulations
- Maintain equipment
- Manage ingredient supplies
- Other duties as required
This is a challenging but rewarding role that is suited to a strong communicator, someone who takes pride in their work and is most importantly, is passionate about baking.
In return, you will be a part of a close-knit family owned business, with continuous development, review schedules in place, and an attractive salary package.
Our company supports work/life balance and is focused on growth and development of our staff.
We are interviewing in the coming weeks, so if this sounds like you, apply ASAP by emailing your resume and cover letter to [email protected]