Baker

We operate two busy bakeries in Ngongotahā, Rotorua, and are looking for two reliable Pastrycooks to join our team.
The role involves preparing quality baked products while maintaining good hygiene practices and meeting our shop standards.
These are full-time, permanent positions with guaranteed minimum hours of 30 per week, up to a maximum of 40 hours.
Shifts will be scheduled between 4:30am and 5:00pm, Monday to Sunday.
Weekend work will be required to support our daily business operations.
Tasks and responsibilities:
Prepare and accurately measure all raw materials, ensuring quality andconsistency of ingredients in line with production requirements
Clean, inspect, and prepare baking equipment and premises before production,ensuring compliance with food safety and occupational health and safety standards
Mix, knead, mould, cut, and shape dough and pastry products for a variety ofbaked goods
Independently prepare pastry fillings and manage the full process of pastryproduction
Monitor oven temperatures and appearance of baked goods, baking products inbatches to ensure optimal quality and timing
Glaze, finish, and decorate pastries, cakes, and sweet items using icing, cream,and other toppings
Operate and maintain bakery machinery used for rolling, moulding, and cuttingdough and biscuits
Clean all baking equipment, grease trays, and ensure proper sanitisation andstorage of all tools and materials at the end of each shift
Qualification/Work experience:
Ideally prefer at least 3 years of relevant work experience as abaker/pastrycook/baker assistant, but we also consider applicant with at least 2 years of relevant work experience, or
A level 4 qualification in Baking or Pastries
The pay would be from $25 / per hour to $35 / per hour depending on your skill leveland work experience.
The successful candidate must be able to pass a drug test and have a clean criminalrecord.
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work Visa.
If itsounds like you, please drop us CV and cover letter by email.