Baker

Baker

Location: Franz Josef, New Zealand

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: Minimum 30 hours per week

Salary: Minimum annual salary of NZD $55,000, equivalent to at least NZD $35.26 per hour

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Baker to join our supermarket bakery team. This is a full-time position for a skilled and reliable individual who can produce high-quality baked goods while maintaining excellent food safety and production standards.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Prepare, mix, knead, shape, proof, bake, and finish a variety of bread, rolls, pastries, cakes, and other bakery products. 
• Follow recipes and production schedules to ensure consistent quality and availability of bakery products. 
• Monitor baking times, temperatures, and product quality throughout the production process. 
• Decorate and present bakery items to supermarket standards. 
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health and safety requirements. 
• Operate, clean, and maintain bakery equipment and work areas. 
• Manage stock rotation and assist with ordering ingredients and supplies. 
• Minimise waste and maintain efficient production practices. 
• Monitor product freshness and quality and remove unsuitable products from sale. 
• Work collaboratively with supermarket management and team members to meet customer demand and production targets. 
• Assist with training junior bakery staff when required. 
• Provide excellent customer service when interacting with customers. 

Skills and Experience Required

Essential Requirements

• At least 2 years of supermarket bakery experience. 
• Proven experience producing a wide range of bakery products in a commercial bakery or supermarket environment. 
• Sound knowledge of baking techniques, ingredients, and food safety practices. 
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and meet production deadlines. 
• Good communication and teamwork skills. 
• Physically fit and capable of standing for extended periods and lifting bakery ingredients and products as required. 

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration with a minimum salary of NZD $55,000 per year (minimum NZD $35.26 per hour). 
• Guaranteed minimum of 30 hours per week. 
• Stable, full-time employment. 
• Supportive team environment. 
• Opportunities for ongoing development and training. 

To apply, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant supermarket bakery experience josh.flavell@foursquare-si.co.nz