Senior Baker

The Ohakune Chocolate Eclair Shop is seeking a skilled Senior Baker to join our established team. This full-time role involves preparing and crafting high-quality baked goods in our busy bakehouse. If you have a passion for baking and thrive in a dynamic environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you

Normal work hours between 2am - 3pm Monday - Sunday. 2 week rotating roster

Permanent role, min 30 hrs per week

Key Responsibilities:
As a Senior Baker, you will:

- Prepare and craft dough, pastries, and baked goods using precise measurements and high-temperature baking techniques.
- Mix and blend ingredients to produce a variety of baked products. Evaluate the quality of raw materials and accurately weigh ingredients for recipes.
- Knead, mature, mix, cut, and shape dough and pastry goods to ensure consistency.
- Prepare and assemble pastry fillings.
- Oversee the workflow of baking batches, including shaping, loading, baking, cooling, and finishing products.
- Glaze buns and pastries, and skilfully decorate cakes with icing, cream, and other toppings.
- Ensure finished goods meet quality standards and production requirements.
- Operate specialized baking equipment, such as dough rollers, moulders, and biscuit cutters.
- Monitor oven temperatures and baked goods during production to achieve optimal results.
- Clean and grease baking trays, tins, and equipment after use to maintain operational readiness.
- Maintain a clean and organised workspace, complying with health and safety protocols.
- Inspect the cleanliness of equipment and ensure the premises meet health and safety standards before starting production.
- Assist in developing and adhering to daily production schedules and recipes.

**Requirements**:
To be successful in this role, you must meet the following criteria:

- Experience: At least 3 years of relevant work experience (which must include experience in working with pastry - choux, flaky and puff) OR a relevant qualification at Level 4 or higher with at least 1 year experience working with pastry - choux, flaky and puff.
- Skills and Attributes:
Required:

- Excellent skills in Choux pastry specifically required
- Strong attention to detail and precision in following recipes.
- Physical stamina to manage early starts (2 a.m.) and a fast-paced workload.
- Basic math skills for measuring and scaling ingredients accurately.
- Ability to walk, bend, and stand for extended periods.
- Availability to work around peak hours, including early mornings, weekends, and holidays.

Preferred:

- A proactive and team-oriented approach to work & a willingness to work as part of a high-energy, efficient team in a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional listening and communication skills.
- Have a strong work ethic, who will take personal accountability for the work they are required to do.
- A polite, engaging personality.
- Commitment to customer satisfaction and service excellence.

If you are passionate about baking and want to bring your skills to a renowned establishment, we would love to hear from you